Belt Changing on my '02 XKR
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Belt Changing on my '02 XKR
I got some belt squeal the other day and I want to change all the appropriate belts together. I have received some contradictory info so I know that coming to this forum I will get the straight scoop. First, my understanding is that there are 2 belts (serpentine and supercharger) on my 2002 XKR and that the serpentine is used for AC also, is that correct? Also, I have been told that there was a new design for the belt tensioner and idle pulley and that in order to change the belts, I also need new tensioner and pulley, please say it aint so? Any other caveats or advice are appreciated. Thanks
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If you are in the US, Contact ken@britishparts.com or jagtechohio, they are both are regular members on this forum.
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If I were replacing one belt I would replace them all. If I have the belts removed why not take care of the tensioner and idle pulley at the same time. I like the do it now thing because I do not like to be stranded because it looked OK and I had a chance to replace it then.
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If I were replacing one belt I would replace them all. If I have the belts removed why not take care of the tensioner and idle pulley at the same time. I like the do it now thing because I do not like to be stranded because it looked OK and I had a chance to replace it then.
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I am not aware of any updates; however, I am not a qualified mechanic to answer your question properly. I do know that on my car 99 with 113k mi I replaced only the belt. Shortly after that I replaced the tensioner, and shortly after that the pulley. Yes I am the one that said to replace it all the first time and in most cases I do but this time I elected not to do that. We drive our car every day summer and winter and down time is not an option with the wife. The way I look at it is if you have it apart and it is a simple replacement go for it.
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My tensioner is metal, I just checked my belt a couple of days ago to see where the pointer was at and condition of the belt but I never looked at the idle pulley. I'll have to check that one. Thanks!
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After doing a little research I think you will be OK with the newer tentioners and pulley. I did not know that they had plastic with replacements of metal. I did know about the water pump upgrade. Check them when you have the belt off. If you think it may give you a problem replace it. Good Luck!
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