Parker Gen

Never really knew how to tell when you need to change the belt now that I think about it. Saw another thread about the belt, but anyway, how do you know when you need it replaced? Obviously, if it rips apart... it needs replacing.

herbvdh

IMHO I would change the belts when the manual says to do it that way you do not have to worry about them at all. I follow the manual for all service and have the dealer do it also.

Parker Gen

The manual is stupid. But, I do all servicing myself, but the belt well, you can't really tell with that can you? Does anyone have any way of knowing when the belt needs a change. Because from the previous owner, I don't know when they changed it.

Parker Gen

Check for faring and cracking along the belt edges and across the belt

steviej

iTrader: (1)

I replace them when they are dried or cracked on the underside (the side touching the pulleys), frayed on the edges or at least every 45k miles.

steviej

Parker Gen

Ok fair enough.