NEW Improved Holden A/C Belt Throwing Fix.

[roman1978]

Paul my car was throwing belt so my mechanic replaced just the tensioner. You don't think that's a good ide ?

[Eidolon]

Paul my car was throwing belt so my mechanic replaced just the tensioner. You don't think that's a good ide ?

Replacing the tensioner is necessary to keep the belt from immediately throwing if you don't replace the bracket. In the end, it's still only a temporary fix, though. Replacing the bracket is the only way to knock out the issue permanently.

[Chewy]

^^^agree with Kevin^^^

Some guys swear by sticking on a smaller belt but the fact is, this belt could come off and break the compressor pulley or cam sensor and leave you, HOT!

[roman1978]

how is it going to break the cam sensor ? just curious also the car is drivable

[Eidolon]

how is it going to break the cam sensor ? just curious also the car is drivable

He's talking about a violent break where the belt takes something with it in its death throes. Chances of that are increased when the belt is stretched more tightly, since there's more energy to disperse. He's not saying your car is already toast.

Long story short, Paul's bracket is your best bet.

[roman1978]

got you thanks

[Crazy Paul]

Paul,
Can I still get one of these brackets.... like everyone else i lost a belt

Yes, a shipment of 8 brackets and belts just arrived in Florida today.
Plenty to go around at the moment.

[Crazy Paul]

Some guys swear by sticking on a smaller belt but the fact is, this belt could come off, break your cam sensor and leave you stranded. Not to mention, HOT!

A broken cam sensor won't leave you stranded. The car will still start and run with no cam sensor at all. You can unplug it and the only ill effect will be longer cranking time for the initial start and then random backfires here and there.
The major wallet-busting consequence of a thrown A/C belt would be damage to the A/C pulley. Plenty of people have cracked away the front of the compressor pulley, which isn't a seperately available part.
Broken A/C pulley below.

[Chewy]

OK, good to know! I changed my initial post. Either way, I replaced it! It's a two hour job with plenty of B.Sing time in there with a buddy... Probably an hour job now that we've done it. lol

[cbman18j]

Thanks Paul for the belt and bracket. I haven't installed it yet but now my A/C belt will come with just heavy acceleration. I guess I can't keep putting the install off.