Had mine replaced at 45,000. Belt was $40 labor at local gasstation-garage
$20. I don't have any problen doing thoes ,but had the truck in for a broken
exaust manifold bolt, figured it would save me some wrenching for $20.
$120 is out of the ball park.
Gary Bower gwbower@hotmail.com 1997 Dakota CC 4x4 v6 k&n filter bosch +4
plugs
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Clark <mike@mikesdakota.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 12:56 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: I think my serpentine belt is cracking
> Sunday, October 01, 2000, 10:12:34 PM, you wrote:
>
> > 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..
>
> $120 for a belt change!!!!! That come with a jar of vasoline too???
>
> $35 for the belt is ok, and $5.00 for the install is about right.
> Although I can swap belts in about 2 minutes now... Nothing to it.
>
> --Mike www.mikesdakota.com
>
>
>
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