Belt Tensioner Pulley Rust
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From: Baltimore, MD
2001 C240 6-speed
Belt Tensioner Pulley Rust
My C240 has been sitting for most of 7 years and has a few problems because of that. The tensioner pulley is rusty and has spread rust on the back of the belt.
Can I just clean the belt and sand down the pulley? If that works, will driving the car regularly eliminate the problem?
Any other suggestions?
Many thanks,
John
Can I just clean the belt and sand down the pulley? If that works, will driving the car regularly eliminate the problem?
Any other suggestions?
Many thanks,
John
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From: Baltimore, MD
2001 C240 6-speed
I tried to take a picture but it did not come out. To solve the problem, I cleaned the belt with soap and water and replaced the noisy idler pulley. I am hoping the belt will "buff" off the rust on the two flat pulleys.
The rust is from sitting for so many years.
Thanks,
John -
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2007 W204 220CDI Classic Sedan
Hello John,
After 7 years I would look at also changing the coolant. What time limit does you book say ?
Your serpentine ( auxilliary) belt may also need changing .
Tyres are also said to deteriorate & have a shelf life of 6 years.
If I were you I would do a complete A & B service to make sure the car is reliable into the future. Seven years is a long time for a vehicle to be idle.
John.
After 7 years I would look at also changing the coolant. What time limit does you book say ?
Your serpentine ( auxilliary) belt may also need changing .
Tyres are also said to deteriorate & have a shelf life of 6 years.
If I were you I would do a complete A & B service to make sure the car is reliable into the future. Seven years is a long time for a vehicle to be idle.
John.
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Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Baltimore, MD
2001 C240 6-speed
Hello John,
After 7 years I would look at also changing the coolant. What time limit does you book say ?
Your serpentine ( auxilliary) belt may also need changing .
Tyres are also said to deteriorate & have a shelf life of 6 years.
If I were you I would do a complete A & B service to make sure the car is reliable into the future. Seven years is a long time for a vehicle to be idle.
John.
After 7 years I would look at also changing the coolant. What time limit does you book say ?
Your serpentine ( auxilliary) belt may also need changing .
Tyres are also said to deteriorate & have a shelf life of 6 years.
If I were you I would do a complete A & B service to make sure the car is reliable into the future. Seven years is a long time for a vehicle to be idle.
John.
I did the A & B service except for replacing the brake fluid. The coolant was changed. The tires were new two years ago, they had to be replaced to pass inspection.
There is one serpentine belt and it looks like new except for the rust which I cleaned off.
John
John
