The V-belt is essential and it functions like a transmission belt. When the V-belt pulley is connected, the force from the engine is sent to the ancillary parts like the hydraulic pump, power steering, and more.
V-belt functionThe combustion of the air/fuel mixture controls position, and through the connecting rods, the movement of the pistons in a straight line is turned into rotation. The V-belt takes the force from the spinning of the crankshaft and controls additional units. The V-belt can control extra units through the V-belt pulleys, it can handle one or two extra units.
Common problems with a faulty V-beltA faulty V-belt can cause the belt to slip, a split belt cover, or damaged bushings.