93 taurus s- belt HELP!!

[bhoneyw]

The S-belt slipped off and I can't figure out how to get it to go back on.
I put it on the way I thought it was suppose to go but it kept coming off.

[shorod]

By "s-belt" I'm guessing you are referring to the serpentine belt? If so, there should be a diagram under the hood, on the radiator core support, or in your owner's manual showing the routing. Make sure that when you route the belt, you have the belt in all the grooves too, and not over the edge of one of the pulleys. Pay particular attention to the crankshaft pulley and the A/C pulley.

If you don't have an owner's manual or the diagram under the hood or on the radiator core support, post back with the engine in your car (3.0L, 3.8L, SHO) as well as options such as power steering, air conditioning, and we'll get a diagram posted for you.

-Rod

[bhoneyw]

I do not have a diagram and the engine is a 3.0. The belt goes around the crankshaft,ac,water pump, alternator, and power steering. Thank-you so much.

[way2old]

See if this helps.

[bhoneyw]

Thanks for your help. I put the belt on as shown in the diagram and it just will not stay on. So I give up.

[way2old]

Originally Posted by bhoneyw

Thanks for your help. I put the belt on as shown in the diagram and it just will not stay on. So I give up.

Check to be sure the belt is the proper size and all pulleys are lined up. Also if there is a tensioner, check to be sure the spring is not weak allowing the belt to be too loose and come off.