after replacing crank pully, radiator, , now seems like power steering pump, when the belt slipped off could the power steering pump got damaged ? chrip chrip .? or after market belt, ?

probably not damaged.

 

cheap belts will stretch. i gave up on mine and and replaced it. but even a good quality belt may have to be adjusted after awhile of driving.

 

check and see how much deflection / tension you have in the belt. you want less than 1/2" i think.

ok, but 98 forester does have 187,000 on it, thanks

ok, but 98 forester does have 187,000 on it, thanks

 

so it's not a new belt? maybe it should be if the crank pulley fell off.