Engine Belt
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02 x type 2.5 How many belts does this car have? Is the motor chain driven? When I crank my car in the mornings and its cold there is a bit of a squealing sound for a minute or two and then it goes away. When I went for a oil change I asked my mechanic and he said my belts need to be replaced. He showed me the belt and said it has small cracks in it and it has been stretched. Does anyone have any experience changing this belt? how difficult is it? Any diagrams or pics? Also where is the cheapest place to buy a belt? I am located in Canada but dont mind buying online or taking a trip to the US.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
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Left side (drivers side or rear of engine) belt drives the water pump. Right side (passenger side or front of engine) drives the alternator, power steering pump, A/C. They are both called accessory drive belts but the water pump belt is smaller and the other is a serpentine belt. I found the serpentine belt at several general auto parts stores for between $16 & $45 US. The water pump belt I had to look at the more specialized online parts places and found it at one place that I've used before Autohause Arizona. They have the water pump belt for $24 US and they also have the serpentine belt for $47 US. I bought my rear brake pads from them for what I considered a good price and their shipping was quick and free. I think their free shipping is for orders over $25 US. I don't know about shipping to Canada though.
Hope the infor helps.
*****P.S. I found the belt tensioner at one general parts store for $80 US. In case that's where the squeal is coming from.******
Hope the infor helps.
*****P.S. I found the belt tensioner at one general parts store for $80 US. In case that's where the squeal is coming from.******
Last edited by Green Machine; 04-12-2009 at 01:55 AM.
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