stingman123 0 Posted April 22, 2010 I've managed to snap this rubber belt and my steering is kaput! Any ideas what this belt is for? ] TIA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted April 22, 2010 thats the auxiliary belt, you can get them from ECP for about £12 - make sure you get the Contitech one. If you've got aircon, then its around £25! - I've got a spare if you need it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stingman123 0 Posted April 22, 2010 would this have any impact on my steering? Its really stiff now! Also just before this went there was a lot of noise, like metal grinding! I've had a look but cannot find anything? thanks for the offer fla...stil got your shelf and speakers, I want them both but everytime I get some cash something like this happens!!!! :( RAC on the way...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted April 22, 2010 would this have any impact on my steering? Its really stiff now! Also just before this went there was a lot of noise, like metal grinding! I've had a look but cannot find anything? Any clues? RAC on the way...... Yes and your alternator wont charge your battery either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stingman123 0 Posted April 22, 2010 Cheers So is this a straightfoward(!) replacement belt? Any ideas what the grinding noise was? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted April 22, 2010 yes, easy replacement, you'll need an M8 bolt to take the tension of the pulley then fit the belt on. Not sure what the grinding could be - but dont drive teh car without teh belt as it also runs the main water pump and power steering pump too - grinding could have been either of these, but hope not.... if you were local i'd help you do it, but i'm sure there are others local to you who wouldnt mind helping out. Yep still got the shelf & speakers, might install it in my car now, but if you are genuninely interested i'll hold off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stingman123 0 Posted April 22, 2010 Cheers fla, I'll get RAC bloke to check it all out before he leaves. I'm hoping to buy your shelf and speakers and basically remove the original shelf speakers and power them through an amp, I'l get a sub as well but i'll want one that will fit into one of the side recesses, senn a pic of one on the forum and trying to find out what brand it is ATM.... what do you reckon? I'm not too clued up on speakers etc, just want something to help play my tunes louder! thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
