Drivebelt gone bad - replacement and/or warranty
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Re: Drivebelt gone bad - replacement and/or warranty
Originally posted by Cummins600
I just noticed my drivebelt is falling apart at 40,000 miles. I've been hearing strange noises from the motor on occasion and now see the belt seems like it's been shaved off one side by about 1/4 inch. Also, the back side shows some damage too (split/cracked in areas). How long to the belts normally last?
So, would this be covered under warranty still or is it under the 36,000 mile cut-off? If not, I'll try to replace it myself. Any replacement tips would be very helpful and appreciated.
I just noticed my drivebelt is falling apart at 40,000 miles. I've been hearing strange noises from the motor on occasion and now see the belt seems like it's been shaved off one side by about 1/4 inch. Also, the back side shows some damage too (split/cracked in areas). How long to the belts normally last?
So, would this be covered under warranty still or is it under the 36,000 mile cut-off? If not, I'll try to replace it myself. Any replacement tips would be very helpful and appreciated.
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Re: Re: Drivebelt gone bad - replacement and/or warranty
That I do not know.
Originally posted by Mark Thomas
Just wondering, do you have a cast alternator braket or the stamped one?
Just wondering, do you have a cast alternator braket or the stamped one?
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Mark, it was only the earlier '03's that had the stamped piece; the newer engines had the cast bracket installed on the production line. An '04.5 should have the cast part installed.
I believe the TSB has the dates/serial numbers involved.
I believe the TSB has the dates/serial numbers involved.
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Originally posted by bulabula
Mark, it was only the earlier '03's that had the stamped piece; the newer engines had the cast bracket installed on the production line. An '04.5 should have the cast part installed.
I believe the TSB has the dates/serial numbers involved.
Mark, it was only the earlier '03's that had the stamped piece; the newer engines had the cast bracket installed on the production line. An '04.5 should have the cast part installed.
I believe the TSB has the dates/serial numbers involved.
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Originally posted by wexman
I'm hoping this is the explanation. The replacement Mopar belt, which is crosshatched and ribbed, seems higher quality than the belt that Cummins supplied with the motor.
I'm hoping this is the explanation. The replacement Mopar belt, which is crosshatched and ribbed, seems higher quality than the belt that Cummins supplied with the motor.
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Here's a link to a thread over on TDR; yet ANOTHER one today - this guy had only 3000 miles on his new '05.
Just what is going on here?
http://www.turbodieselregister.com/f...59#post1217659
Just what is going on here?
http://www.turbodieselregister.com/f...59#post1217659
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