my question is do I need to replace the serpintien belt my friends all say that I need to but they don't say why
I do not want to be stranded on the side of the road but the belt feels just fine (I went to a parts store and felt new belts mine does not feel and different)
2006-07-02 13:30:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
How old is the belt? (Obviously) Cracks, etc. Is it harder to press your fingernail into the material than a new belt? It's always best to ere on the side of caution in this case. You wanna get caught out there with a useless truck? And check the owner's manual. When does Chrysler recommenf belt replacement?
2006-07-02 13:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by Johnny P 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the antifreeze leaked on the belts it may cause them to fail. I have had this happen. It cost me dearly. I ended up having the car towed to the garage $75, belt $65, Labor $95, antifreeze $35. You see the patten here. Well now I keep and extra belt in my trunk all the time. Replace the belt. Keep the old one for a spare to get you off the road in case your belt fails. You only need it until you can pass a parts store for a new one. The Price of a belt and dirty hands is cheep compared to the garage visit.
2006-07-02 23:56:36 · answer #2 · answered by BiggyBear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good rule to have when you remove a part from an engine to replace any rubber parts removed as with belts and hoses. Don't wait until it breaks, because when it breaks it will cost you at least $65 or more if other parts were damaged when it broke. Get it done while its off and do yourself some good, be happy just do it. Good luck and GOD Bless,
Jackie
2006-07-02 20:55:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its not cracked or frayed I would re-use it. Those 7 ribbed serp belts are about 50 bucks! Thet are also easy to change using only a box wrench. I would save the belt, and spend the money to replace the by-pass hose that runs under the AC compressor. If you did that, great if not it could be trouble later.
2006-07-02 20:49:04 · answer #4 · answered by br549 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the belt is not cracked, it's still good. Belts today last longer that years ago.
2006-07-02 20:33:37 · answer #5 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your going through the effort to take it off you may as well replace it. Will run you $15-$40.
2006-07-02 20:32:58 · answer #6 · answered by Joe B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would replace it the antifreeze has a way of breaking down the rubber
2006-07-02 21:48:37 · answer #7 · answered by james s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a new truck with a warranty and roadside assistance so that you will have a plan b if it does break down.
2006-07-02 20:32:43 · answer #8 · answered by johny r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy another one and keep it as a spare that way if something happens you are prepared
2006-07-02 20:35:13 · answer #9 · answered by crazi8red 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is cracked or frayed, it should be replaced. if not, i wouldnt worry about it
2006-07-02 20:32:45 · answer #10 · answered by yosef 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋