belts and etc....
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Columbus ga
belts and etc....
Need some advice...
Taking off abs module to send off for the fix, while doing that (2001 with 79,000 miles) was considering replacing the belts and was told when doing that go ahead and replace the belt adjusters. Car is in awesome shape and want to keep it that way.... any suggestions on my idea or anything else I should replace while waiting to get my abs module back??
thanks guys, and gals
Taking off abs module to send off for the fix, while doing that (2001 with 79,000 miles) was considering replacing the belts and was told when doing that go ahead and replace the belt adjusters. Car is in awesome shape and want to keep it that way.... any suggestions on my idea or anything else I should replace while waiting to get my abs module back??
thanks guys, and gals
Melting Slicks
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From: Oceanside California
You are at a mileage that many would consider a time to replace. But if you have no squeals from the belts, no wobble or noise form the pulleys, and no cracks or damage in any of the belts, I wouldn't worry about it.
But if your just wanting to replace serviceable parts, do the belts only. The other parts are replaced as needed.
But if your just wanting to replace serviceable parts, do the belts only. The other parts are replaced as needed.
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Columbus ga
You are at a mileage that many would consider a time to replace. But if you have no squeals from the belts, no wobble or noise form the pulleys, and no cracks or damage in any of the belts, I wouldn't worry about it.
But if your just wanting to replace serviceable parts, do the belts only. The other parts are replaced as needed.
But if your just wanting to replace serviceable parts, do the belts only. The other parts are replaced as needed.
thanks
Pro
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Centennial Colorado
When you get the belts off, then inspect the tensioners.
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Columbus ga
Thanks for the advice, I just ordered the goodyear gator belts that are supposed to be quieter. We will give that a try..... thanks
Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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If you are a handy guy it wouldn't be a bad idea to replace the idler pulleys, your tensioner should be fine as long as it still is functioning properly. Do your self a favor and replace the belts with Gatorbacks. If you really want to do some work to the car, you could replace the thermostat or even the water pump. Both are simple to do! I'd recommend a 180* thermostat and have the fans tuned to come on 10-20 degrees cooler. I never see over 191* with my 180* stat.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 265
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From: Columbus ga
If you are a handy guy it wouldn't be a bad idea to replace the idler pulleys, your tensioner should be fine as long as it still is functioning properly. Do your self a favor and replace the belts with Gatorbacks. If you really want to do some work to the car, you could replace the thermostat or even the water pump. Both are simple to do! I'd recommend a 180* thermostat and have the fans tuned to come on 10-20 degrees cooler. I never see over 191* with my 180* stat.
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