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Old 10-08-2007, 07:21 PM
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Default Re: V Belt

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Originally Posted by crasher View Post
Just wondering what 'V' belt does in TCH. It dont have A/c or alternator to run, could it just be for waterpump? Why cant they make it electric and save another maintenance issue, and probably gain some FE too.
Water pump... Belts are very long lived, especially when lightly loaded as a water pump only belt. Water pump failure would mean ultimate engine failure. I'm fine with their being one lightly loaded belt in the car.

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