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Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 7:55 pm 
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I just found a few treads of my fan/alternator belt floating around the engine bay. How far can I drive before the belt snaps (gotta go to work tomorrow). How hard is it to replace. How much is a new belt? Any quick replies would be much appreciated.

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Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 7:57 pm 
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i had same problem with me eb and i drove it for a week like this and the belt wasnt much like $15 i think

 

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Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 8:03 pm 
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um pretty easy to change just make sure when you do it back up you tighten the tensioner real tight otherwise ull keep snapping belts
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Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 8:09 pm 
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and if its not really tight it can squeel

 

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Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 8:27 pm 
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Thanks for the speedy replies. Hopefully I can get to work tomorrow. :? Looks like my tuesday arvo is booked. :twisted:

 

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