RE: I think my serpentine belt is cracking

From: Ronald Wong (ron-wong@home.com)
Date: Mon Oct 02 2000 - 00:43:02 EDT

I don't know about other fluids, but antifreeze is a killer of these belts.
So if you leak or overflow and it hits your belt, it's life will be over
sooner than expected.

Ron
00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Andy Levy
Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2000 8:48 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. 

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-andy

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