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Old 08-09-2016, 06:01 PM   #1
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Wow. You must blow a ton of money with that thought process.
Every other car and their parts are "dime store junk"? It's just a car, too.

It's just a serpentine belt, not unicorn hair. I wouldn't buy the cheapest one I find, but any belt that fits from any reputable manufacturer will do just fine.

The serpentine belt will not cause massive damage when it fails
The battery will die and that's about it.
Gotta agree.

Belt R/R is a fine preventative item.

Question: Anybody ever have a belt fail on its own...not caused by a frozen pulley or other drive component?

I know it can happen but don't recall ever hearing anyone posting it before.
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Old 08-10-2016, 01:52 AM   #2
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Gotta agree.

Belt R/R is a fine preventative item.

Question: Anybody ever have a belt fail on its own...not caused by a frozen pulley or other drive component?

I know it can happen but don't recall ever hearing anyone posting it before.
Yes, we have and multiple cars flat bedded in with failed belts.
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