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[I_want_an_Omega]

Hi,

Whats a rough life expectancy of the V6 aux drive belt?

Mine is the original & has done 97k. Looking at it the inside of the belt where it goes over the pullys its got lots of little cracks over the width of each "V", & its obvious that they close & open as the belt goes over the pullys one way and then the other.

I'm sure that its also the source of a squeal that happens on a cold start for a few seconds.

What sort of life expectancy do the tensioners have?

Finally, does anyone know roughly how much a belt costs?

Thanks ,,,,,,, Rob

[NiallyV6CDX]

I can't find a specific interval for the belt to be changed but it says the condition and tension should be checked every 10K.
I would assume that it should be renewed at the same time as the cambelt so 4yrs / 40K miles.
The are about 30 squid from Vx although I'm sure you can get cheaper from elsewhere.
Not sure about the tensioner though  :-? If the spring is in good condition and holding the belt nice and taut one assumes it must be ok. 

[Elite Pete]

Hi,

Whats a rough life expectancy of the V6 aux drive belt?

Mine is the original & has done 97k. Looking at it the inside of the belt where it goes over the pullys its got lots of little cracks over the width of each "V", & its obvious that they close & open as the belt goes over the pullys one way and then the other.

I'm sure that its also the source of a squeal that happens on a cold start for a few seconds.

What sort of life expectancy do the tensioners have?

Finally, does anyone know roughly how much a belt costs?

Thanks ,,,,,,, Rob

Belts are approx £21 with a trade card.

[rustym95]

says every 4years cannot remember miles, and should be a kit every time, as in may look good when you change the belt but the spring can go at any time.