>> The belt I took off my old Mondeo TD looked in really good nick, but upon closer inspection when removed, a couple of the teeth were quite badly perished and cracks had formed which, if left, would have resulted in the teeth peeling away from the belt. None of this damage was visible with the belt in situ.
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>> It is also just as common for tensioners to fail as belts, and they can't be assessed unless the load is removed from them, and the bearings checked for freeplay and noise.
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>> If you're going to go to these lengths, you may as well just pop a new belt kit on.
110% agree.
Anyone who doesn't just take a look at the pictures I have posted.......
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