Got the Mondi back from its major and took a look at the belt they replaced. So after 23yrs (original) and 34K miles it does not look bad at all. So add this to the debate on frequency of replacement. Cheers, Greg Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
There's people out there driving around on 20 year old tires that haven't slid straight off a turn and plummeted into a canyon yet, too. Doesn't mean everyone should do it. I wouldn't.
Yes it looks pretty good, but if it snapped when you were driving with your foot into it you would be writing a different story. But I am still on your side.
At the risk of beating a dead horse, I suspect the truth lies somewhere in the middle. As dozens have pointed out, 30 years of rubber technology absolutely must have resulted in a longer lasting belt. Also, Hill Engineering bearings seem far superior to the originals. I'm thinking that those factors could perhaps double the length of time between services. It's got to add at least some time, no?
I'm planning on driving my new car pretty often and hear a lot of talk as to actual age, but what about mileage? How many miles is recommended to get out of a set of belts/tensioners?
The look can be deceiving. You don't know the length of the fuse of this time bomb. Would some members here have access to a load cell? You can put the belt under strain and see how much pull it can take before snapping.
Nope, but I would LOVE to see this belt pulled apart alongside a new one to see what the difference would be.
He is a picture of a new belt along side a 25 year old belt with 27k mile son it. Image Unavailable, Please Login
I purchased the car from the original owner 2yrs ago and she informed me that a major service had never been performed.
Agreed. Preemptive maintenance has never hurt anyone, quite the opposite. The manual advises checks and replacements in order to keep your Ferrari in tip top shape. Why defy it? Those belts look quite good for something which had a stressful role to play for 20 years. Car has barely moved during that time? Kind regards, Nuno.
