Am a little concerned about the mention of pulley belts snapping or shredding at track/autox events recently.

How hard are they to replace? Does it require same kind of work as in changing the pulley? Can the average local repair shop make the change?

Is it dangerous to the car if you drive it once the belt snaps?

Thanks.

 

Not only do you need to know the path of that serpiginous belt, but you also need a "tension tool".
http://new.minimania.com/web/Item/NME5990/InvDetail.cfm
A pair of tiny hands would also be a great help. :smile:
I don't think the car will even run with a broken belt as I think it also runs a bunch of other things.

 

Any competent shop can change the belt. It is not very hard.

DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR WITHOUT A BELT. Your waterpump will not be operational without the belt.