Chris Buffalo

I am thinking of replacing both belts and any applicable idler pulleys on my car. I am going to grab all the parts first, and likely tackle it myself.

I have heard that these can just let go and wreak havoc in the engine compartment, and with 70k on the clock maybe just do it.

What is the known failure part, and aside from both belts, what else should I replace?

What is the best place to grab the parts?

Is this job a complete pain, or reasonably easy?

What about the supercharger clutch? a DIY, or no?

I have been hearing a little squeak at part throttle from off idle once ina while and I don't wish to tempt fate.

What do you guys think?

Thanks in advance!

C

AMG_RL

do a search. Everything you've asked can literally be found in previous posts. Take 15 min to look around before hitting the "new thread" button.

Chris Buffalo

I hear ya bro, but after some poking around all I found was guys complaining about fixing it, and/or the cost of doing so.

I was hoping to find a thread where someone covered this specific topic in some detail. Maybe I missed it?

I will keep looking.

AK-AMG

I have just done all what you said. Look a few threads down the list for my thread on the ASP pulleys andlook in the DIY section for how to remove both belts.

AMG_RL

these will get you started in the right direction:

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...h-install.html

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ng-repair.html

Chris Buffalo

Thanks a bunch guys! AMG, I will read those threads, thanks!