Engine Bay Detail

[barkinfool]

Getting ready for winter. Tonight decided to check the serpentine belt and detail the engine bay while there. Not really worth writing DIY, but thought it might be a motivator for those changing oil -- pics nice enough to share with you all...








Serp belt good at 45K, no obvious wear after 14 years, decided to leave it another year....


Not needed, but got a chance to use my steam cleaner to blast some grime. Used 303 for plastics & quick detailer on metal.

[BoxsterSteve]

Dude... looks like it's brand spankin' new.
Fabulous!

[dghii]

Looks great. I'm not much of one for replacing things that are not broke but that belt....

At least carry a new one (and tools) with you if it does fail. I'd had to ruin a nice day in the next year over a $20 belt.

[barkinfool]

Thanks Boxster Steve! It is a quick project with nice result I think for anyone who does it -- my engine isn't unusual (except for today!).

dghii - yeah, was thinking now was time for replacement, but literally could not see any sign of wear yet. I put 5k/year on it as it is garaged and only driven when weather is pretty nice, so I'm thinking another year is reasonable. I have the belt already (bought 2 yrs ago), just seemed not yet time when inspecting it. Interested in other opinions as I haven't yet closed her up & could be convinced I'm being a fool here.....

[fanguy]

Check this video out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DblJ4JqsGY

[old911doc]

Impressive, looks great! We've got pills for that...