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Old 12-19-2023, 07:19 AM   #1
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I would do a little more research into why the old belt failed, the following thread was posted about a month ago, is anything touching the belt?
https://rennlist.com/forums/boxster-and-boxster-s-986-forum/1371556-what-am-i-looking-at-serpentine-belt-shredded.html
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Old 12-19-2023, 07:26 AM   #2
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Yes…
Water pumps “time out” every four years.

Also, I would replace all of the idler pulleys.

I’ve seen lots of them fail.
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