VIDEO: Aligning The Belt After A Water Pump Replacement

VIDEO: Aligning The Belt After A Water Pump Replacement

Andrew Markel stresses the importance of a properly aligned belt and high quality gasket after a water pump job to prevent premature rapid wear during operation.

Andrew Markel stresses the importance of a properly aligned belt and high quality gasket after a water pump job to prevent premature rapid wear during operation. Sponsored by MAHLE.

Video courtesy ImportCar.

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