serpentine belt, how often does it need changing?
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serpentine belt, how often does it need changing?
Hi Guys,
Just wondering how often the serpentine belt needs changing? Our cars barely ever reach the Honda advised mileage, so do we change them by age maybe? I have the K20a JDm spec engine with supercharger.
Mine does still look pretty good...
Cheers
Just wondering how often the serpentine belt needs changing? Our cars barely ever reach the Honda advised mileage, so do we change them by age maybe? I have the K20a JDm spec engine with supercharger.
Mine does still look pretty good...
Cheers
Last edited by speedmachine on Tue Aug 06, 2013 1:21 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: serpentine belt, how often does it need changing?
Just keep an eye on it as the ribs usually start cracking from age. Mine needed a new one after only 5k because of small stones getting between it and pulleys which damaged the ribs.
Stu
Stu
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Re: serpentine belt, how often does it need changing?
Looks like mine needs changing on closer examination. Could honda do it as its a long trip to the factory just for the belt. Cheers
Re: serpentine belt, how often does it need changing?
As long as its the same as the Honda belt shouldn't be a problem. (Non supercharged) - heck buy a belt & do it yourself!
Last edited by AtomMadStew on Thu Aug 08, 2013 6:01 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: serpentine belt, how often does it need changing?
It's the supercharged one. Isn't it tricky to change the belt?
Re: serpentine belt, how often does it need changing?
Not tricky to change a belt - easy peasy!
If the supercharger pulley is in place of what was on the Honda type R, an idle roller then the Honda belt may still fit (subject to pulley size) unless its an uprated belt for the SC.
I'd be inclined to ask Tom anyway.
If the supercharger pulley is in place of what was on the Honda type R, an idle roller then the Honda belt may still fit (subject to pulley size) unless its an uprated belt for the SC.
I'd be inclined to ask Tom anyway.
Last edited by AtomMadStew on Thu Aug 08, 2013 6:12 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: serpentine belt, how often does it need changing?
I'd be inclined to say yes. Let me PM you.
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Re: serpentine belt, how often does it need changing?
Fancy making some pics while doing it? Than i'll do it myself
Atom 4 on its way, GR Yaris for the wet days
Re: serpentine belt, how often does it need changing?
possibly easier than checking the oil
Tools required, 14mm socket, wrench and extension bar
Tools required, 14mm socket, wrench and extension bar
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Re: serpentine belt, how often does it need changing?
spot tension pulley (centre of frame)
Last edited by smokin on Fri Aug 09, 2013 1:52 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: serpentine belt, how often does it need changing?
Put socket over bolt
Atom 2 300, Ginetta G40 GT5 - UK
Re: serpentine belt, how often does it need changing?
push clockwise to release tension and slide belt of pulley
Atom 2 300, Ginetta G40 GT5 - UK
Re: serpentine belt, how often does it need changing?
Whilst still relieving tension, slide belt off crank pulley then release. Unwind belt, inspect, replace if necessary. To fit just reverse the above making sure the belt it seated correctly in the groves/ridges of pulleys
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