Michael:

I had this work done about +- a month ago on my '95 9000 CSE. When I was in for a 150k major service, my mechanic mentioned there was "slight" play in the belt, and given the mileage, suggested we replace the tensioner assembly, idler pulleys, serpentine belt etc. as a preventative measure. In an effort to save some $$ after the major service, I decided to hold off until my next visit to the shop. Wouldn't you know about 3 weeks later I started to notice some squeeking from the belt. Didn't put 1+1 together until one afternoon when I went to start the car. As soon as I smelled burning rubber I shut the engine down ... fortunately it was right outside the house. Upon opening the hood, I noticed the belt had jumped 3/4 off the "track." Fortunately, I was not on the road. Had to have the car flatbeded back to the shop, and glad I did. The tensioner had frozen.

I think the price you mentioned for this work AND a new radiator maybe a little on the low side, unless they are giving you a break. I would want to make sure they are not simply replacing the belt, but that they check the idler pulleys and tensioner assembly. Looking at my bill, these parts alone were $289.

Rick

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• My timing/serpentine belt broke; my radiator cracked., Michael's 9, Tue, 22 Apr 2003 20:03:52
  • coolant test for failing head gasket-, jamesaab, Tue, 29 Apr 2003 15:46:56
  • You were right; my pulley's froze.. *ugh*, Michael's 9, Wed, 23 Apr 2003 11:24:31
    • You'd better bring your dirty shirts......, zeke, Wed, 23 Apr 2003 13:55:04
      • Re: You'd better bring your dirty shirts......, Michael's 9, Wed, 23 Apr 2003 18:10:39
  • I have new radiator $100, mgw, Wed, 23 Apr 2003 08:55:04
    • Re: I have new radiator $100, Michael's 9, Wed, 23 Apr 2003 11:20:17
      • Do you have an extra Di Cassette?, Jon Meyer, Wed, 23 Apr 2003 20:58:44
  • Thanks, Michael's 9, Wed, 23 Apr 2003 08:31:32
  • Re: My timing/serpentine belt broke; my radiator cracked., RickG, Wed, 23 Apr 2003 06:04:59 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Only way to tell is see how it runs after repair., Lu, Tue, 22 Apr 2003 20:37:33
  • Re: I bet you will need a head gasket work (-), Jon906, Tue, 22 Apr 2003 20:22:58
  • Price sounds fair to me..., Phil, Tue, 22 Apr 2003 20:13:30
  • Ignore the "My question is..." at the bottom! n/m, Michael's 9, Tue, 22 Apr 2003 20:05:00

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