RE: I think my serpentine belt is cracking

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Sun Oct 01 2000 - 23:54:24 EDT


30K is pretty much the norm for them.

- Bernd

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Andy Levy
Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2000 10:48 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: I think my serpentine belt is cracking

Well, this morning I was finishing up the wiring on my fan (only 3 weeks
after starting) and took a close look at my belt, for what reason, I
don't know. Looks like it's starting to crack. Very small cracks right
now, across the belt. It'll turn 24K tomorrow. This seems like an
awfully short lifespan on a belt.

I haven't had a chance to check my warranty yet; is this a covered item,
or is it considered a "wear item?" If it's not under warranty, I'll
just replace it myself. But this thing should NOT be cracking after 18
months and 24K miles.

-- 
-andy

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