David asked:<<is checking on the smooth side
acceptable, as long as the ribbed side isn't cracked>>>
Hi David -
I think you need to look carefully at the underside of the belt - there's a
place where a pulley reverses the direction of the belt and exposes the
underside (on my W124 diesel it's next to the power steering reservoir) IMO,
the underside if the best indication of the condition of the belt. BTW, the
belt is inexpensive (less than $20 for W124 300D's) and installing it is
pretty easy.
If there's any question about the condition of the existing belt it's false
economy not to go ahead and change it (IMHO)--
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "David Brodbeck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help!
Marshall Booth wrote:
Replace the belt if
there are ANY cracks on the ribbed side.
General question about serp. belts -- is checking on the smooth side
acceptable, as long as the ribbed side isn't cracked? Or should I
replace a belt that shows this kind of wear?
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