multi ribbed belt replacement
#1
multi ribbed belt replacement
I am thinking its time to replace. It looks ok but i hear some squeaks and I can't find where it has been replaced (not that it has to be listed in maintenance logs) most if not all work was done at the stealership and I have detail print outs. i have 130k on my r350 gas 2008.
It is one long belt and with my experience with mb parts even within the same year make and model I don't want to get the wrong one. I could get oem from mb but I dont see owning this vehicle in a couple of years, so discount is good with me. I see some 150$ and some 30$.
So what should I look for or is there an equipment package that changes something? If not what model or length is needed?
Then in terms if instillation, anything I need to know in advance? Any special tools or allen wrench sizes you cant find that I will need to get it done.
As always thanks in advance.
It is one long belt and with my experience with mb parts even within the same year make and model I don't want to get the wrong one. I could get oem from mb but I dont see owning this vehicle in a couple of years, so discount is good with me. I see some 150$ and some 30$.
So what should I look for or is there an equipment package that changes something? If not what model or length is needed?
Then in terms if instillation, anything I need to know in advance? Any special tools or allen wrench sizes you cant find that I will need to get it done.
As always thanks in advance.
#3
I think there is a pretty good youtube on belt, tensioner, and roller replacement.
The tensioner is the only tricky part. There are 2 bolts, one is not accessible without rotating and pinning the tensioner. This is easiest to see by examining the new tensioner, which is pinned to keep the spring from unwinding.
I ordered a Gates kit from Rock Auto for 122. I didn't go for the cheapest and Gates has a solid rep.
One a my rollers started squeaking, so I sprayed lube on the suspect and the noise went away.
The tensioner is the only tricky part. There are 2 bolts, one is not accessible without rotating and pinning the tensioner. This is easiest to see by examining the new tensioner, which is pinned to keep the spring from unwinding.
I ordered a Gates kit from Rock Auto for 122. I didn't go for the cheapest and Gates has a solid rep.
One a my rollers started squeaking, so I sprayed lube on the suspect and the noise went away.
#4
I said squeak but really its not. I am not sure the noise isnt normal, but happen from a cold start and reminded me of previous vehicles that needed a new belt. Also if its only $30 I figured its piece of mind.
#5
I think there is a pretty good youtube on belt, tensioner, and roller replacement.
The tensioner is the only tricky part. There are 2 bolts, one is not accessible without rotating and pinning the tensioner. This is easiest to see by examining the new tensioner, which is pinned to keep the spring from unwinding.
I ordered a Gates kit from Rock Auto for 122. I didn't go for the cheapest and Gates has a solid rep.
One a my rollers started squeaking, so I sprayed lube on the suspect and the noise went away.
The tensioner is the only tricky part. There are 2 bolts, one is not accessible without rotating and pinning the tensioner. This is easiest to see by examining the new tensioner, which is pinned to keep the spring from unwinding.
I ordered a Gates kit from Rock Auto for 122. I didn't go for the cheapest and Gates has a solid rep.
One a my rollers started squeaking, so I sprayed lube on the suspect and the noise went away.
You say kit, does that mean new tensioner and belt? Is the tensioner needed?
I worried about putting lube or spray on those because of spin and displacement. I guess i could spray and let stand but i would want it to be the right stuff. I have seen people do more harm then good when doing stuff like that. Especially those people that think wd40 works on everything, or anything...
#6
I replaced belt, tensioner, and 2 rollers, because I plan on keeping this new to me vehicle for a good while. On mine it was the upper left roller that was squeaking. Gates kit had it all in 1 box. I didn't see any point in not doing it all, in my case.