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07-08-2005, 07:04 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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how long do drive belts last?? and what are the signs of a drive belt needing a change? When doing the drive belt what else do you need changing!!??
thanks a bunch,,!! |
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07-08-2005, 07:09 PM
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they call me Tibbo
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
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depends on the state of your pulleys and bearings
Cracks on the underside, alot of rubber 'dust' Check all your pulleys:- waterpump and A/C compressor head..Free spin the idler bearings and the alternator
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07-08-2005, 07:24 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Brisbane
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look for cracks and cross your fingers
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07-08-2005, 07:38 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
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yeah it has a few small cracks here and there!! i read on a repair manual that they have a wear mark indicator on the idler pulley?? how do i use this or how the hell do i read it??
thanks 4 the responses guys,,keep them coming |
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08-08-2005, 07:22 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
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OMG i called Ford today just to see how much a new belt will cost me,,,they want $88 for the drive/serpentine belt... you can get a Dayco one for a bit under half of that!!!
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drive belts
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