well i finally got it to work after at least 30 times installing the belt over and over.....boy that was fun......that was the first time i ever had a problem installing a t-belt.....as for an remedy i don't know of one but just to try and try and try i will go sooner or later..play with the tensioner....more than likely you are skipping a tooth on the water pump side like i did....and thanks again for the help!