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Big trip in the Jimny - what to take?
27 Nov 2015 15:34 #157308
by emu88
Here is mine. Those cracks on the underside of the belt look like they shouldn't be there...?
Replied by emu88 on topic Big trip in the Jimny - what to take?
Daniel30 wrote: Pass on that emu88 I'm no mechanic depends how conveident you are I had mine changed as they looked ok on the top but badly cracked underneath the belt if that makes sense
Here is mine. Those cracks on the underside of the belt look like they shouldn't be there...?
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27 Nov 2015 16:43 - 27 Nov 2015 17:01 #157320
by emu88
Replied by emu88 on topic Big trip in the Jimny - what to take?
As you face the windscreen the belt on the right is the one with cracks in and is visibly older. The one on the left has no cracks on the underside and is newer black looking. I assume the one with cracks on the right side is the power steering belt? Since the belts look quite different age wise I assume the drive belt has been changed at some point. Because the belts cost £30 each I am thinking just replace the worn looking one, or should I switch both at the same time?
Belt on left side of engine when looking at the windscreen attached the alternator (drive belt?):
Worn and slightly cracked belt on right side of engine (power steering belt?):
Belt on left side of engine when looking at the windscreen attached the alternator (drive belt?):
Worn and slightly cracked belt on right side of engine (power steering belt?):
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27 Nov 2015 17:28 #157324
by Daniel30
Replied by Daniel30 on topic Big trip in the Jimny - what to take?
Good job you checked that 
yeah that's not good!
I didn't pay £30 each thought They were cheaper than that??
yeah that's not good!I didn't pay £30 each thought They were cheaper than that??
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27 Nov 2015 20:53 - 27 Nov 2015 20:57 #157349
by emu88
Replied by emu88 on topic Big trip in the Jimny - what to take?
Thanks for the list Kirkynut. I am carrying most of the items you listed except for some of the heavier tools for intensive roadside jobs.
As for the things you would change, I will change the kingpins, coolant and the belts. Just the bearings I am not messing with. Brake shoes still have half their wear left in them (I did clean them all up though), discs work fine and 1500 miles more ought be fine (it's only ten return trips to London
). Fluids are all fine as the PO really looked after car and did oil and filter and spark plug change in August. Tyres all have plenty of tread on them are in solid condition with no cracking.
I'm not able to afford much more than that right now.
One thing I'd like to ask you about directly - the BELTS! Am I right in understanding that the belt attached to the alternator is the DRIVE belt and the other one is the POWER STEERING belt? The pics I posted of both in the previous post are their condition. What is your opinion on just changing the belt that is visibly cracked and old? And where can I get cheap but good belts online, I don't fancy paying £30 each if I don't have to! Cheers
As for the things you would change, I will change the kingpins, coolant and the belts. Just the bearings I am not messing with. Brake shoes still have half their wear left in them (I did clean them all up though), discs work fine and 1500 miles more ought be fine (it's only ten return trips to London
). Fluids are all fine as the PO really looked after car and did oil and filter and spark plug change in August. Tyres all have plenty of tread on them are in solid condition with no cracking.I'm not able to afford much more than that right now.
One thing I'd like to ask you about directly - the BELTS! Am I right in understanding that the belt attached to the alternator is the DRIVE belt and the other one is the POWER STEERING belt? The pics I posted of both in the previous post are their condition. What is your opinion on just changing the belt that is visibly cracked and old? And where can I get cheap but good belts online, I don't fancy paying £30 each if I don't have to! Cheers
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