drive belts

xr8 007 · 07-08-2005, 07:04 PM

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,,!!

Racecraft · 07-08-2005, 07:09 PM

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

FORDavid · 07-08-2005, 07:24 PM

look for cracks and cross your fingers

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xr8 007 · 07-08-2005, 07:38 PM

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

xr8 007 · 08-08-2005, 07:22 PM

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!!!