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Old 03-11-08, 06:42 AM
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Default SC400 Serpentine belt replace recommendation

The serpentine belt on my SC400 is showing it's age. Small nano-cracks are forming and I will be replacing it soon, just to be safe. I was wondering what the replacement intervals are for the belt AND if replacement of the belt really is as easy as it looks. It appears that all you do is torque down on the tensioner to loosen the belt, remove it and reverse the process for the new belt.

It seems like a 5 minute job. Am I missing something here?

Belt recommendations (including brand) would be appreciated.

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Old 03-11-08, 02:30 PM
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With little cracks already forming, I would change it out. It is pretty straightforward. Checkout the following links for steps:

http://www.lextreme.com/belt.html
http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/maint...drivebelt.html
http://arrc.epnet.com/autoapp/9307LE...LLATIO1.htm#T1
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Get the Gatorback. A little more expensive than other belts but well worth it.
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