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Broke the Adjusting Bolt on the tension pulley for my power steering belt

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by Bluethunder90, Jul 30, 2017.

  1. Jul 30, 2017 at 8:10 PM
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    Bluethunder90

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    Hello All,

    I have a question from a non-mechanic. I just changed my power steering belt, and in the process of installing the new one, I broke the adjusting bolt on the tension pulley; it split the bolt right in two with half of it coming off in my hand, and the other half remaining in the block. My question is; is it safe to drive, or do I need to have it towed somewhere to get tapped out and the bolt replaced? I know I'm going to have to get it tapped out, but I wonder about driving it? Will the belt loosen and slip off?
    I know it may be a noob question, but my mechanical skills are 0 to non-existing so I appreciate all the help I can get.
     
  2. Jul 30, 2017 at 8:20 PM
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    tomwil

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    Can't really help you, but if you post this question in the 1st Gen Tacoma Section, you will probably get more views and responses.
     
  3. Jul 30, 2017 at 8:25 PM
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    Ok, thank you for the tip
     

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