1st Jul 2011, 21:52
My son has had the same problem with his 2000 Plymouth Voyager, always after it rains. After 3 belts coming off and ultimately being shredded beyond recognition, I finally came upon a cure. Gates has an aftermarket product that eliminates this problem altogether. It is a kit that includes a grooved tensioner and idler pulley, as well as a belt that is ribbed on both sides. I purchased one through Amazon for under $100. The kit for a 3.3 liter engine is 38379K. A replacement belt for this kit can also be purchased if you feel you need a spare, since a dual ribbed belt is unavailable at many local auto parts stores. That belt part number is DK 060956 and costs under $75 at Auto Parts Warehouse. The kit for a 3.0 liter engine is 38342K and the belt replacement is DK 060791. Cost for both items are similar to above. Hopefully you won't need the extra belt. Good Luck!
21st Jun 2011, 13:30
My son owns a 2000 Voyager with 3.3 engine. Same problem has happened to him also, always after it rains. I researched this, and it is a very common problem. I did finally find a solution. Gates makes an aftermarket product that includes a tensioner pulley and idler pulley that is grooved. It also includes a serpentine belt that is also grooved on both sides. The kit number is 38379K. This kit fits the 3.3 engine, not the 3.0. The belt on a 3.3 is longer than the belt for a 3.0 engine. Check out the gates website for the other kit, which they do make for the 3.0. This should provide permanent solution for this problem. I bought the kit on the Internet, as it was unavailable as a stocked item at our local parts stores. Good luck.