Monday, December 01, 2008 - 05:01 am, by: Dmitriy Milyutin(Wetcoast_soarer)
Just noticed I had 'Mitsubishi' serpentine belt. I doubt it was installed on factory or maybe? If it was not from factory, means it was changed by owner. When it is time to change it?
Monday, December 01, 2008 - 07:49 am, by: Mike Bradberry(Halflife)
Dmitriy, it's time to change it when you see signs of wear, like splits, cracking or frayed bits. It's an easy job and the belt only costs around $50.00 from Repco. Shouldn't take more than 5 minutes to fit.
Monday, December 01, 2008 - 09:25 am, by: Mike Bradberry(Halflife)
Toyota parts are sometimes very expensive so a mechanic will fit aftermarket items such as your belt. Mitsubishi make many generic components including motor car parts. There are probably 3-4 brands of belt which will fit.
Thursday, December 04, 2008 - 08:09 pm, by: Mike Beck(Gold_40gt)
Hmmm that is interesting, I must have a look when I get a pile of parts from Toyota including one of these belts. From memory the ones I bought for my Z30 and Celsior were that brand...