SERPINTINE BELT

[greencamaro]

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY SERPINTINE BELT BRAKES AND WHEN SHOULD I REPLACE IT.

[defrag]

If it breaks your accesories have no power. and neither does your water pump so you overheat. replace it whenever it looks like it needs to be replaced, ie: cracks, glazing, wut not. i do mine every 30K miles or so

[knowledgefreak]

you can have so many cracks per so many inches... i forget the rule... but in general if it looks old and ugly just replace the stupid thing.

[Mcaanda]

And TURN THE CAPS LOCK OFF.

Thanx

[3.4 slow to go]

belt tensioner should have 3 marks on it. 1 that moves w/the pulley, & 2 more on the non-moving portion to let you know when the belt has stretched too much.

[chas]

replace belt every 30,000 to 36,000 miles. keep old belt in trunk.

[Everglades W68]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by chas:
replace belt every 30,000 to 36,000 miles. keep old belt in trunk.<hr></blockquote>

Exactly!

[greencamaro]

How much do they cost and why should i keep one in the trunk.

[knowledgefreak]

i called autozone for you they cost 3000 dollars and the guy said keep it in the back in case you need a really big rubber band someday.

[defrag]

cost $15 at DAP yesterday, keep one in the trunk just in case it ever breaks and u need a quick fix

[greencamaro]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by knowledgefreak:
i called autozone for you they cost 3000 dollars and the guy said keep it in the back in case you need a really big rubber band someday.<hr></blockquote>

do you mean 30.00 right not 3000 dollers

[bu-bye]

D'oh I tossed my old one in the trash last month. I should have keeped it. Thanks for the tip guys.

[moneyshotz]

I just replaced mine with a Goodyear Gatorback PN#4060945.

It's for the 3.8L