Pineapple Racing Yoohoo Water Pump Belt

Max777 · 03-29-2008, 01:51 AM

http://www.pineappleracing.com/index...PROD&ProdID=39

Well, I have to free advertize, but why has no one thought of this before? Rather than a dual alternator pulley, this seems to make a LOT more sense!

Rotary_Rocket_87 · 03-29-2008, 07:04 AM

I am pretty sure that it has been around for a while now. I have heard the term Yoohoo belt before, but never thought to research what it actually was.

djmtsu · 03-29-2008, 08:14 AM

The only issue I have with the Yoohoo belt is the fact that is it on there so tight, some people have had bearing failure on their water pumps.

I'd stick with either the dual alt pulley, or a side mount alternator, or if you have the money, a Gilmer Drive.

Max777 · 03-29-2008, 11:32 AM

Heck, I'd love to get a nice belt setup myself when I get the money. the one I'm thinking of looks like a belt for a SC, but not...

Rotary_Rocket_87 · 03-29-2008, 02:59 PM

I take it a Gilmer drive is a belt and pulley with the ribs perpendicular to the belt, right?

Willub and Company · 03-29-2008, 09:17 PM

i have had one on my car forever. just a generic belt though, not pineapple. if you REALLY don't want slip, look into a gilmer setup.

MaczPayne · 03-29-2008, 09:46 PM

I have a napa belt on my car. It's priced quite well compared to the pineapple yoohoo belt.

Phoenix7 · 03-29-2008, 10:11 PM

I have that belt. Walking it on was a bitch since it's a tight fit.

My5ABaby · 03-30-2008, 02:53 PM

I just got a double pulley. Easier and better.

Phoenix7 · 03-30-2008, 03:05 PM

Better is subjective though. If your two pullies aren't tightened correctly you'll still see the bearing problem on the Alt AND H2O pump.

The added bonus for me was that the yoohoo belt ensures I can still drive to the autoshop, without overheating the car, IF MY ALTERNATOR BELT BREAKS.

My5ABaby · 03-30-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenix7

Better is subjective though. If your two pullies aren't tightened correctly you'll still see the bearing problem on the Alt AND H2O pump.

The added bonus for me was that the yoohoo belt ensures I can still drive to the autoshop, without overheating the car, IF MY ALTERNATOR BELT BREAKS.

Mmmmm... I would need 2 belts to break. Unless I'm mistaken, I haven't looked in a while.

Phoenix7 · 03-30-2008, 03:24 PM

even if BOTH don't break you'll still have slippage. The last thing you want is to have your water pump slipping without you knowing it until the needle goes ^^^

My5ABaby · 03-30-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenix7

even if BOTH don't break you'll still have slippage. The last thing you want is to have your water pump slipping without you knowing it until the needle goes ^^^

The slippage problem is at higher rpm's. Driving to a shop/store shouldn't be a problem.

Phoenix7 · 03-30-2008, 03:28 PM

true, but you're assuming you KNOW the belt is broken. will all the idiot lights come on to tell you ONE belt broke?

My5ABaby · 03-30-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenix7

true, but you're assuming you KNOW the belt is broken. will all the idiot lights come on to tell you ONE belt broke?

Will they if your yoohoo belt breaks?

03-29-2008, 01:51 AM	#1
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	Pineapple Racing Yoohoo Water Pump Belt http://www.pineappleracing.com/index...PROD&ProdID=39 Well, I have to free advertize, but why has no one thought of this before? Rather than a dual alternator pulley, this seems to make a LOT more sense! __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

03-29-2008, 07:04 AM	#2
Rotary_Rocket_87 2nd Generation Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chuck Vegas, NH Posts: 64 Rep Power: 18	I am pretty sure that it has been around for a while now. I have heard the term Yoohoo belt before, but never thought to research what it actually was. __________________ '87 TII- full emissions removal, a/c removed, FPD removed, dual 12" e-fans, Rotary Performance FCD, ACT unsprung 6 puck w/ Xtreme PP, custom open 2.5 inch exhaust, custom clutch pivot ball, K&N cone filter, TB mod, RB downpipe, motor blown 8/7/09 '94 Mazda B4000- POS beater truck, stock "The easiest way to fail is to never try." - Me

03-29-2008, 08:14 AM	#3
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	The only issue I have with the Yoohoo belt is the fact that is it on there so tight, some people have had bearing failure on their water pumps. I'd stick with either the dual alt pulley, or a side mount alternator, or if you have the money, a Gilmer Drive. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-29-2008, 11:32 AM	#4
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	Heck, I'd love to get a nice belt setup myself when I get the money. the one I'm thinking of looks like a belt for a SC, but not... __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

03-29-2008, 02:59 PM	#5
Rotary_Rocket_87 2nd Generation Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chuck Vegas, NH Posts: 64 Rep Power: 18	I take it a Gilmer drive is a belt and pulley with the ribs perpendicular to the belt, right? __________________ '87 TII- full emissions removal, a/c removed, FPD removed, dual 12" e-fans, Rotary Performance FCD, ACT unsprung 6 puck w/ Xtreme PP, custom open 2.5 inch exhaust, custom clutch pivot ball, K&N cone filter, TB mod, RB downpipe, motor blown 8/7/09 '94 Mazda B4000- POS beater truck, stock "The easiest way to fail is to never try." - Me

03-29-2008, 09:17 PM	#6
Willub and Company Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 114 Rep Power: 18	i have had one on my car forever. just a generic belt though, not pineapple. if you REALLY don't want slip, look into a gilmer setup. __________________ Christian's the name 10AE..BIG turbo and Microtech coming soon!

03-29-2008, 09:46 PM	#7
MaczPayne Bah! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, SoCal Posts: 442 Rep Power: 18	I have a napa belt on my car. It's priced quite well compared to the pineapple yoohoo belt. __________________ Johnson TA FC in the works!

03-30-2008, 02:53 PM	#9
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 20	I just got a double pulley. Easier and better.