Small splits on belt

[california987]

Hi,

 

I just noticed that there are some small splits on a belt type thing under the bonnet. Sorry I can't be more specific but not great with engines! Just wondered if I should be concerned or is it normal? They do not look very deep just a few little ones here and there. The belt is the thinner one of the two.

 

Thanks for any input

[maz0]

Might be on their way out,

 

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Thats what your after to replace

[california987]

Brilliant thank you what happens if it were split before I got a chance to replace it? As I have heard horror stories of it messing up the engine and causing £1000+ of damage?

[ATTAK Z]

just keep an eye on your instruments ................... zeds have a cam chain rather than a belt so there's little chance of major damage provided you don't let the engine overheat when a belt snaps ... best to get them changed as soon as tho'

[Chris`I]

Best to post up a pic. Although they only run auxillery things such as air con or the alternator, they have been known to take things out when they snap. I think it was Ian that had it sever his air con line causing quite a bit of damage

[ChrisS]

I'd say just get the belts from Alex then you'l know it's OK.

 

Alex is your man,he's fogotten more about zeds than most of us know

[Vik54]

I got them put into mine at the last service

[350 Russ]

i always judge it on my old cars by when theres more than 5 cracks per inch then time for a change, im getting near that myself so im in the same boat!

[GT4 Zed]

I have got these Gates belts(New) which is now surplus to requirement you can have it for £30 same as i got it Pm if interested!

[california987]

Appreciate all the help guys, I have a service coming up soon so I will buy these in couple of weeks and get them done