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What is this belt called?

Postby jaycey001 » Sat Nov 28, 2020 1:03 pm

Hi Everyone
I have a shiny new starter motor fitted and the van is running well, however while poking around I noticed the bottom belt at the front of the engine has some cracks on it and I would like to replace it before I drive back to England, from Spain.
The picture is from the bottom right of the engine.

What is the belt called so I can look for the part on ebay?
Is it easy to change?

Also, if I risk driving back with it and carry a spare what will happen if it snaps while im driving?
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Re: What is this belt called?

Postby Noctule » Sat Nov 28, 2020 1:25 pm

That's the power steering belt.

It's easy to change, a couple of 13mm spanners and 1/2“ knuckle bar or ratchet with short extension to tension it is all you need.

If it breaks when driving you'll get very heavy steering, not fun on twisty roads or car parks but not so bad on main roads.
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Re: What is this belt called?

Postby Adam mk1 » Sat Nov 28, 2020 3:15 pm

Remove belt take to a car accessory shop and they can match it. Or look on belt should be measurements on belt
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Re: What is this belt called?

Postby jaycey001 » Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:04 am

Amazing! Thank you I will get one ordered :)
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Re: What is this belt called?

Postby MinorMatt » Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:07 am

Its a B profile belt 975mm long.
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