fanbelt question...
28 July 2011, 06:40 PM
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fanbelt question...
I recently changed my fan belt and A/C belts, the thing is the fan belt has started to shread from the corner and it has done about 100miles since I changed it, I bought the belt from a local motor spares so I am wondering maybe it wasn't of good quality? Is there a belt that can be recommended or have I fitted it incorrectly?
28 July 2011, 08:09 PM
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Rough guess it'll be the alternator/power steering belt. Mine was replaced at the start of the year, the original was in 3 pieces. I used Jap Car Parts for mine and it's been fine. Didn't cost much either, about £12 delivered i think. Maybe less.
28 July 2011, 08:19 PM
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Hi,
Could be a few things - were the grooves in pulleys nice & smooth and clean ? Sometimes can get some crap in them (espesh on the crank pulley) and cause the belt to 'run' against the walls on the pulleys.
Or, were the pulleys running straight ? Again, if any were slightly wobbley that again may cause premature wear.
There are some cheap belts about, but they usually squeal rather than fray so quickly.
Hope helps,
Could be a few things - were the grooves in pulleys nice & smooth and clean ? Sometimes can get some crap in them (espesh on the crank pulley) and cause the belt to 'run' against the walls on the pulleys.
Or, were the pulleys running straight ? Again, if any were slightly wobbley that again may cause premature wear.
There are some cheap belts about, but they usually squeal rather than fray so quickly.
Hope helps,
28 July 2011, 11:16 PM
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Hi,
Could be a few things - were the grooves in pulleys nice & smooth and clean ? Sometimes can get some crap in them (espesh on the crank pulley) and cause the belt to 'run' against the walls on the pulleys.
Or, were the pulleys running straight ? Again, if any were slightly wobbley that again may cause premature wear.
There are some cheap belts about, but they usually squeal rather than fray so quickly.
Hope helps,
Could be a few things - were the grooves in pulleys nice & smooth and clean ? Sometimes can get some crap in them (espesh on the crank pulley) and cause the belt to 'run' against the walls on the pulleys.
Or, were the pulleys running straight ? Again, if any were slightly wobbley that again may cause premature wear.
There are some cheap belts about, but they usually squeal rather than fray so quickly.
Hope helps,
thanks guys
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