Recent content by javert

Sounds to me like you need to replace the OAD on the alternator. Many people do not know that the alternator pulley (OAD) must be replaced with the correct style when worn out. The OAD is much like a set of brake pads, it wears out. If the OAD is bad or if you have the wrong style, your CRD...

Folks, Don't hate me for posting a website or two. Listen up, There seems to be many many posts in this forum about the Alternator clutch as well as drive belt issues. We most people don't know that they are related. I recommend you go to www.decouplerpulley.com to read more about the...

Where to buy the decoupler Hello to all, A replacement generator decoupler can be purchased from www.iat-usa.com. They are the master distributor for this product in the aftermarket and will gladly ship it anywhere in the world. Their prices are very reasonably. The decoupler is of genuine...

Okay Okay, I left the AA off at the end. I just phoned the dealership and asked to order one of these alternators. This is what he told me. If you order the 5170748AA alternator, the number changes up to 53013905 AA and then you must get the new belt as well (belt number...

You guys are killing me here. Do I need to go into belt lengths. Why are there different belt lengths availble, if nothing changed? Sometimes I wonder why I even bother? (banghead)

My point exactly ! Why would there be two different alts available for only one year Liberty 3.7L? I told you something changed. They were trying to fix the belt drive issue by alternator changing (one way clutch pulley). Thanks for finally agreeing with me. I seem to recall someone saying...

Lets just straighten this out once and for all: Call a Jeep dealer and ask to buy an alternator for a 2005 Jeep liberty with a 3.7L eng. The will ask you what your vin number is because there are 2 different ones available. Early 05 alts have a one way clutch pulley on it and the other one...

OK you want facts: In the ongoing quest for more torque and more Horsepower and lower emissions, I believe jeep made some internal engine changes (not sure what) as well as computer calibration to the Liberty 3.7L. These changes caused a belt system issue to the point where the vehcile was...

Yes. Why wouldn't I be?

Does no one listen. You have an 04. The problem is with the 05 and up (3.7L only). Does no one know how to read here?

I drive in the rain all the time with no issues. I also wash and degrease the engine all the time, and start it up with the belt soaking wet, and experience no belt squeeling of any nature. I also have done a water crossing on a flooded road that was up to my head lights...with NO issues at...

What kind of statement is that? Try it in any other vehicle and it does not happen. It just goes to show you that Jeep skimped out when they designed the belt system. Your right about people not wheelin in those situations, however, try comming off the highway in a rain storm, sitting on the...

Have I tried to sell you anything? I have just told you a couple of things I bet you did not know about Libertys. Sorry for giving you some technical knowledge.

Some thing with the accessory drive changed in 05. Some of the Liberty 3.7L engine received a one way clutch on the alternator to help fix this problem. I also believe that they changed belt lengths. I also think they may have changed belt tensioner suppliers. And no, the 3.7 in other...

Ok, before anyone blasts me for posting a link, I found this online and did not know how to add the pdf. This is very interesting seeing as Jeep Libertys are supposed to be "trail rated" and go through water etc. Unbelievable the belt actually stops when it gets wet. Try it for yourself...