Originally Posted by peachykeen

I totally understand that -- but my rust is a bit advanced -- the rust has actually pitted the inside V section, so I should have clarified that to begin with --- however, only in about a 6" area...I know that best fix is to replace the pulley on the crank, but I'm only a novice mechanic...so, this weekend I took the belt off and sanded some more as best as I could from under the car and got it as smooth as possible...hopefully I'll be able to get more miles this time before having to either retighten or replace the belt --

I have double checked the alignment and the pulleys are right on. I know the belt is getting eaten away since it will start to squeal and there is a fine, fine rubber dust that starts coating the engine compartment..

thanks for any other input..