I was changing the oil and stuff on the Mrs 3.5 V6 Honda today, and the belt was stopped right at the join. Don't know what brand the belt is, but is says "made in the USA " The cam belt was changed by the previous owner 45thou k's ago and I assume this one too. Does this look right to you'se knowledgeable fellas out there. ?
That's a first for me, seen a lot of belts, but never that.
gph1961,
Sep 3, 5:25am
seen that heaps of times all good carry on and have your cocoa and sleep well
poppy62,
Sep 3, 5:44am
At a guess I'd say that when the cam belt was changed , the multi ribbed accessory one ( belt in question) was damaged/jammed across a pulley while being put back on. it may go for the rest of the cars life, then again it might break tomorrow.
gph1961,
Sep 3, 6:16am
twaddle
realtrader1,
Sep 3, 6:16am
It has been damaged. Replace it.
gph1961,
Sep 3, 6:24am
twaddle x2
poppy62,
Sep 3, 7:52am
Utter Twaddle!
bigfatmat1,
Sep 3, 8:19am
Looks normal just how some belts are made
gph1961,
Sep 3, 4:23pm
yous and mes are correct
msigg,
Sep 3, 5:13pm
Yes it looks fine to me, if it runs smooth, doesn't slip, all good, keep driving, have fun.
john1623,
Sep 4, 5:15am
Where is the damage?
supernova2,
Sep 4, 8:31am
Yep. I've got a brand new one here that looks exactly like the OP's pic.
gph1961,
Sep 4, 3:18pm
RSVP
gpg58,
Sep 4, 8:24pm
Wondering if they are are made in a wide width, then cut down into individual belts, as does indeed look factory, due to outer loops not being complete.
richardmayes,
Nov 26, 8:15am
This gets discussed a great many times in all sorts of car forums.
That stitching is just part of the manufacturing process of the outer fabric sheath of the belt, it doesn't go through the "rubber" part of the belt and those four little stitches certainly aren't holding the belt together!
(Also, if you've ever sewn anything, you'll know four little stitches like that would have no hope of even holding onto the static tension from the belt tensioner. let alone the forces produced in the belt when you start the engine or blip the throttle. )
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