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Question: Engine drive belt on right side of engine?

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Camster, 3.0L V6 DOHC, Huntington, NY, February 23, 2010, 04:47
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I see a serpentine type belt under a cover on the right side of the motor.
Purpose?(appears cams are chaindriven on the left side) I think that PM would indicate replacement-my car has 148K on it and I want to keep it going strong.

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    dandd February 25, 2010, 18:45
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    I believe it turns the water pump on the rear of the engine, which is an unusual configuration, though not unique to Ford.

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    02 _ TAURUS March 08, 2010, 15:01
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    That would be your water pump belt which is a mini serpentine belt

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    Camster, July 11, 2010, 14:51
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    Thank you.
    I put in a new one with very litle effort-I'm sure it's a commonly overlooked service item.

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