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Is it time to replace...
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:24 pm
by AZViking
the serpentine belt on our 03? It has 71,000 miles on it, and I noticed several small cracks on the grooved side last night. We're going on vacation (road trip) on the 14th, and I don't want to have to worry about it. I've read all the threads about how easy it is to replace. The manual says we should have 'checked' it at least a couple of times by now.Thanks
Re: Is it time to replace... (AZViking)
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:32 pm
by BlueCrush
Yup, I would get a Goodyear Gatorback replacement belt. You should be able to get it at most hardware stores.
Re: Is it time to replace... (BlueCrush)
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:43 pm
by joatmon
Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »Yup, I would get a Goodyear Gatorback replacement belt. You should be able to get it at most hardware stores.I never looked for one at a hardware store, I'd think you'd be more likely to find one at an auto parts store ---------------Go ahead and replace it. It's low cost peace of mind. Replace it, throw the old one under the rear deck in case of emergency .
Re: Is it time to replace... (joatmon)
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:50 pm
by AZViking
Thanks, that's why I asked. Gatorbacks are $21.99 at AutoZone. They even have the procedure on their site
http://www.autozone.com/shoppi...9781c
Re: Is it time to replace... (joatmon)
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:40 pm
by BlueCrush
Quote, originally posted by joatmon »I never looked for one at a hardware store, I'd think you'd be more likely to find one at an auto parts store That would be the Automobile Hardware Store??? lol.
Re: Is it time to replace... (BlueCrush)
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:48 pm
by Kamikaze
Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »That would be the Automobile Hardware Store??? lol. LOL.. too funny..Ease of install, and peace of mind... lot cheaper than the tow truck on your vacation...
Re: Is it time to replace... (Kamikaze)
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 3:25 am
by AZViking
Just picked up a belt at AutoZone, plus a 6-sided 19mm socket (pretty sure all I have at home is 12-'sided')Noticed that the tensioner is only $49.99
http://www.autozone.com/R,APP7...l.htm I had this replaced at the dealer about 6 months after we bought it (used, but under extended warranty). The bill was close to $300. (our warranty has a $50 deductible)
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 12:42 am
by LOUROK
I would say change it. I change mine at 40,000 cause my pulley was making noise.
Re: (LOUROK)
Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:19 pm
by AZViking
Well, that was easy. Only one problem, my breaker bar wasn't long enough. Oh well, for $21.99, I'm not going to complain.Not sure why they recommend taking the wheelwell splash guard off and putting the front of the car up in the air (jack stands). I was able to replace the belt from above with no problems.