Something smells fishy here! I'm on my third OEM belt and the two replacements
were covered under warranty. I can't believe this is something that varies
from state to state but I'm in Mass just in case... I can fax anybody the
invoice that lists it as a warranty item if it will help.
Tom
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Subject: DML: Re: I think my serpentine belt is cracking
Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
Date: 10/1/00 11:12 PM
Hey ANdy,
The zserp. belt on my 99 is getting replaced tomorrow morning. It is also
cracked. It is making the motor slip some too, so you should replce it ASAP.
Actually, I found out about th crakc while in for the brae hose recall, tjhey
came in and informed me it was cracked...wanted to charge me like $120 for
the belt and to isntall it..Got a friend to get me a new MOPAR belt fromthe
dealership he works at for $35 and getting it installed tomorrow for $5. It
is NOT covered under warranty.....It's a wear item unfortunately.....BTW,
mine has a few more miles, 33000. 24k might be a liittle early.
-Ryan
99 DA RC R/T
----- Original Message -----
From: Andy Levy <andylevy@bigfoot.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2000 11:47 PM
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
>
> http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/ --- andylevy@bigfoot.com
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