S Rated

Searched in the forums for a little while, nothing found. Hoping someone knows.

It's a 30v engine and I think the belt is named "serpentine" belt. It's the one that's closest to the front and drives all accessories.

Also, the belt has perpendicular cracks on the raised ridges (pulley side). It seems that they're there due to the flexing of the belt, but I'm concerned if it's on the way out?

I'm going to inspect the t-belt, water pump, etc this weekend, any suggestions what to look for?

She has 48K on the counter.

EdP

But the cracks are an issue. I'd replace it.

Žob

yep time to replace. They recommend 60K intervals, but I'd recommend sooner sometime. Get it done.

S Rated

The cracks do worry me. She only has 48K on the odometer and I was going to wait until 60K or at least until end of this summer, if not until next summer. Are you sure the cracks is not something that every belt will have after some time due to stretching of the rubber material?

Thanks.

S Rated

Are you sure even tiny cracks that are on rails of the belt are not normal?...

Žob

where the grooves are...it's time to replace.
At 50,000 miles anyway, time is up for it.

Žob

It takes a 17mm socket and breaker bar/long ratchet and about 5 minutes of work to change the serpentine belt.

S Rated

and do it at end of August. But It'll probably make me worry driving to the beach during the summer.

Time to start looking for parts I guess.

Thanks.

S Rated

I was going to do everything together.

Bryans12v

The belt flex is fine..