2006-08-23 10:36:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the general rule that i was taught was if cracks are less than 1/4 inch apart then replace it. But according to Haynes for my vehicle cracks do not indicate a bad belt only when the ribs actually come off it needs replacing.
2006-08-23 13:17:48 · answer #1 · answered by rwings8215 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
5 cracks per inch or more...This is one of the easiest ways for a mechanic to make a quick 75 - 100 $$ in 1/2 hour. until the belt begins to fray on the edges or lose ribs you are most likely ok for 5+ years per change.
2014-10-23 12:10:11 · answer #2 · answered by lawrence 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there are a lot of cracks in it change it. It is a lot better than being broke down along the highway. The towing charge alone will be more than the belt.
2006-08-23 17:47:49 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have heard 10 cracks per an inch... If its old with cracking you should replace it anyways, for piece of mind...
2006-08-23 17:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by wright works 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you go to the trouble to take it off and it has cracks replace it if you have the money.
2006-08-23 19:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by slayer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more than 1 crack per inch is deamed bad
2006-08-23 17:39:02 · answer #6 · answered by Christian 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
E=MC squared
2006-08-23 18:39:00 · answer #7 · answered by ssshoebox67 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋