Great way to start the day.

"Milky" (jordanmielke) 08/21/2015 at 11:12 • Filed to: Crossfire, Chrysler

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Belt broke and made my 15 commute a 1 and half commute.

Luckily it happened close to were I live and my roommates have reliable cars that can help mine out. Only ended up costing 20-some bucks, but I guess I should’ve replaced it before I hit 143k miles.

Why in the world do I keep procrastinating looking for a new job? I need more monies so I can get new things.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Milky 08/21/2015 at 11:16

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Note to self, replace belt in Milan soon...

Takuro Spirit > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 08/21/2015 at 11:19

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Note to self, timing belt in the Camry now has 150,000 miles on it. KEEP ‘ER GOIN’.

Milky > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 08/21/2015 at 11:20

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Doing it at a leisurely pace in your own driveway sounds a lot more enjoyable than a 7/11 parking lot. Probably a good idea.

Jcarr > Milky 08/21/2015 at 11:24

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That hood really goes up. How long is that strut?

Textured Soy Protein > Milky 08/21/2015 at 11:35

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So...which belt?

Milky > Jcarr 08/21/2015 at 11:36

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Its normal length but its in sleeve that has 2 holes. Open the hood like normal then pull the sleeve all the way to the end of the strut, its a Mercedes thing. This crap video kinda covers it:

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Takuro Spirit 08/21/2015 at 11:37

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Haha, I’m at 97k, no squeaks or anything, but I’d rather replace it BEFORE theres a problem giving belts are cheap. maybe at my 100k maintenance.

Jcarr > Milky 08/21/2015 at 11:37

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I like it, wish my vehicles were that way. I’m sure it helps in a dimly lit garage.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Milky 08/21/2015 at 11:38

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That’s banana pants.

Takuro Spirit > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 08/21/2015 at 11:44

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Mine has cracks in it. But since its a PITA to replace, and non-interference, I’m just gonna drive it till it snaps.

Milky > Jcarr 08/21/2015 at 11:46

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Sure does, and its just nice to never have the hood in your way. Takes 2 more seconds and you don't have to think about it again.

Milky > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 08/21/2015 at 11:47

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…. thats what I should have done :/

Milky > Textured Soy Protein 08/21/2015 at 11:48

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The one you can easily replace in a convince store parking lot and luckily the only one my car has.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Milky 08/21/2015 at 12:01

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Learning from other people’s mistakes is my specialty! lol

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > Takuro Spirit 08/21/2015 at 13:04

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Note to self: laugh as the camshaft in the Duramax is gear driven.

Takuro Spirit > KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs 08/21/2015 at 13:06

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I was watching How Its Made and learnt that NASCAR motors have belt driven cams. TMYK.

I thought they were chains like pretty much ALL cam in block V8s.

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > Takuro Spirit 08/21/2015 at 13:10

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Probably due to the decrease in mass with the belt, and it only really has to last for a few hours before it gets rebuilt, right?

Takuro Spirit > KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs 08/21/2015 at 13:11

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They said the materials in the belt are more flexible and stronger than steel, so I dunno.

TheJMan92 > Milky 08/21/2015 at 16:58

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Hah, I’m not the only one! Need to get a better paying job to fuel my crazy project ideas and car lusts. Instead I lurk around oppo.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Milky 08/25/2015 at 16:27

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Hoods that open at, and stay open at 90 degrees.

Milky > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 08/25/2015 at 16:47

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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Milky 08/25/2015 at 16:55

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Altho my old civic did one better. The hood had flown open... a few times... so the corners were bent up so much you just lift the hood open and let it lay on the windshield.