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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by alex360S, Mar 23, 2013.

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  1. alex360S

    alex360S Formula Junior

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    #1 alex360S, Mar 23, 2013
    Had a coupling leaking coolant on the oil/water heat exchanger and removed waterpump and steering pump belt. Both belts are 3 months old and were replaced during major service. Should I replace them again or can I re-use them? BTW the car is a 360.
     
  2. vrsurgeon

    vrsurgeon F1 World Champ
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    #2 vrsurgeon, Mar 23, 2013
    3 months? Any coolant leak on the belt or any damage to the belt? If no then why not use them? I replaced the accessory belt in my Boxster because I thought it was causing a humming. Turns out it was a bad water pump. I reused the 1 month old belt, and 2 years later no issues...
     
  3. alex360S

    alex360S Formula Junior

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    #3 alex360S, Mar 23, 2013
    Both belts are dry and look new as when I installed them. I thought that once they were stretched they could not be reused
     
  4. 2NA

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    #4 2NA, Mar 23, 2013
    That only applies to timing belts.

    Unless you have extra money. ;)
     
  5. finnerty

    finnerty F1 World Champ

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    #5 finnerty, Mar 23, 2013
    The only acc belt on any car I consider as a mandatory replacement / no re-use is the one that drives the P/S pump --- it is un-nerving to be driving along and suddenly lose power steering in most cars. :)
     
  6. alex360S

    alex360S Formula Junior

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    #6 alex360S, Mar 23, 2013
    Thank you all for your input! Just wanna play safe. Reusing it is.
     
  7. RWebber

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    #7 RWebber, Apr 22, 2013
    Did you keep the old belt when you had it changed?

    If not, perhaps buy a new one now, change the belt, and keep the three month old one as a spare. Then again, I believe in having a spare with me because Murphy's law assures me that I won't use it if I have it in the car!
     

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