How to buy a good quality V-ribbed/drive belt
V-ribbed belts are one of those weird components that just help everything else inside the car stick together and work, helping everything else to sync up. A serpentine drive belt connects a huge number of…
V-ribbed belts are one of those weird components that just help everything else inside the car stick together and work, helping everything else to sync up. The serpentine drive belt connects a huge number of vehicle components - the water pump, air pump, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump and alternator.
Before these handy drive belts were created, car manufacturers used much thinner belts to tie various parts of a car together, with limited success. The invention of a way to use one strong belt instead of several smaller belts has helped the engine withstand the daily stresses of driving without constant problems. The main problem that almost all belts face is that they stretch so much that the belt no longer retains its shape and strength.
Keep in mind and follow these simple tips to make sure the V-ribbed belt is right for your vehicle:
Check online offers carefullyA: Buying online can be a daunting task - research the product on offer carefully as you won't be able to scrutinize the part itself before you receive it. Make sure the product IDs match and that you are getting the correct part for your vehicle.
Belt replacement as a comprehensive upgrade: Replacing poly V-belt/drive belt? It's time to replace all the gaskets and gasket adhesives. When you do all the substitutions at once, it is easier for you to keep track of when the substitutions were made. This will help you know when you need to check it again and when to just start replacing parts knowing that they are "soon" to go bad.
Get the right size: If your old V-ribbed belt no longer has a part number and you cannot find a manual for your vehicle, remove the old belt and measure its length with a string. Then order one size smaller than the rope to compensate for the stretch your current belt has experienced over the years.
AvtoTachki supplies quality ribbed/drive belts to our certified field technicians. We can also install the V-ribbed/drive belt you have purchased. Click here for a quote and more information on replacing the serpentine/drive belt.
