1jz drive belt line up

[ibo]

Noticed on my 1jz supra that the alternator pulley sits forward compared to all the other pullies (harmonic, water pump, power steering). It also looks like the drive belt has had one tooth section cut out so its 1 tooth thinner than the original belt to accomodate for this!

Wondering whats going on here? I'm assuming the alternator is not an original and they tired to make do? I probably wont do anything about it until i need to pull the radiator out or other work is required..

Cheers

[beatle]

Check that the alternator pulley has been seated properly. It may be too far up the splines.

[Lump]

sounds like the belt has worn itself in to allow for the misalignment