Is it safe to run without the serpentine belt?

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My belt came off in the recent blizzard. Is it safe to run it?

Feb 2, 2011

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Is it safe to run without the serpentine belt?

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My belt came off in the recent blizzard. Is it safe to run it?

lsturtz in Lanark IL

Feb 2, 2011

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user91328on Feb 2, 2011

no. it runs the water pump along with the alternator. you can do major damage to the motor. Roy

Holland Serviceon Feb 2, 2011

no. tow it in and have belt replaced or reinstalled.

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