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Sometimes auto repairs are not completed as agreed upon. In some cases it can be a miscommunication between you and the service writer. In other cases it can be lack of communication between the service writer and the mechanic.
Picture of Dodge van
Dodge Van

This problem is probably more common than most automotive consumers realize. What spurred me to write this short post about it was a site visitor named Greg posted a story to my other website that described how his auto repair work was not performed.

Greg purchased a dodge van from a dealership that needed some work done. He was told that the needed repairs would be covered under the power train warranty. But after the papers were signed he was told that they would not be covered.

After working a deal out with the service department they agreed to do a long list of repairs for a discounted rate. When Greg got his Dodge van back he decided to take a look at the repaired areas. He was extremely disappointed to find that many auto repairs were not completed as agreed upon.
 
 
Below is a picture of the Chevrolet V6 belt diagram. This is for the 4.3 L V-6 Chevrolet engine. This happens to be the same engine that is in my own personal vehicle which is a 2004 Chevrolet Blazer ZR2.
 
Picture of 2004 Chevy Blazer
2004 Chevy Blazer
The 4.3 L V-6 has been around for a long time. In fact I probably should have done some research on just how long. But I do not that this engine has been around since at least the mid-80s and I believe it was discontinued in 2005 in favor of the Isuzu line of engines.

Of course in the mid-80s there were several v-belts instead of the one serpentine belt assembly that are on the more modern engines. I thought that I would be able to go out to my vehicle and take a picture of the Chevrolet V6 belt diagram. To my surprise it was missing.

Since it is missing on my 2004 model year Blazer I figured it would be a good idea to post one for the convenience of site visitors.
 
 
A common complaint from drivers and motorists would be car vibrations occurring at highway speeds. Most mechanics and myself included would first concentrate on tire problems and wheel balance.
Picture of driveshaft universal joint
driveshaft universal joint

And this is definitely the most common cause of vibration complaints. But what do you do when you put on new tires and they balance out perfectly yet the vibration continues to exist on the vehicle. If the car is a front wheel drive automobile checking out the CV joints and the drive axles would seem to be the next logical step.

If it is a rear wheel drive automobile universal joints and drive shafts should be inspected for problems. Often these different types of driveshaft components can create car vibrations that feel very much like tire balance issues.