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my belt tore twice in 2 days: need help!

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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryephile
Hopefully the crank pulley isn't trashed too! With 65k on the clock, you were about 35k over-due for a new tensioner and belt. Consider yourself lucky you got away with it for that long!
Are you saying a new tensioner is recommended every 30K???
 
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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hechoenny, I recommend that you replace the belt once a year as a 'pre-cautionary' maintenance. The smaller pulley stresses the belt more than stock and they typically let go between 1 - 2 years.

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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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thanks man good to know. thanx again for the help everyone!
 
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