Belts

[Nutcase]

Whilst under my freeda last night, I noticed that the 3 belts on front of engine are all frayed, do these need changing asap, do they drive the water pump etc.

Cheers

[roosmith]

Yes and yes. They drive the water pump, alternator and air con. I've just changed mine and it took surprisingly little time or effort.

[dave_aber]

20 minute job. Can be tricky to get the new belts to go over the edge of the pulley as they tend to want to stay 'packet shaped'.

[Nutcase]

Nice one, thanks will get them changed, where's best to get the belts?

[roosmith]

I've just put on some non genuine ones from Auto Jap Car Spares on ebay (I've used them quite a bit) but I know others swear by the genuine ones. There isn't a huge cost difference, I paid £15 and I hear the genuine ones are only £25 (ish)

[Simon Jones]

Club shop also sells them if you want good quality belts.