113 motor
01-22-2005, 10:37 PM
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113 motor
2000 clk 430
when replacing the serp. belt do i need to replace the tensioner?
belt visually looks fine, how do you know when to replace the belt?
when replacing the serp. belt do i need to replace the tensioner?
belt visually looks fine, how do you know when to replace the belt?
01-22-2005, 11:16 PM
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On any serp belt the signs of needed replacement are cracking, even what appears to be minor checking. Also fraying on the edges. tensioner does not need to be replaced unless its noisy. My experience is that the belts last over 5 or 6 years
