Engine drive belt WH CRD

[crdv6]

Just noticed my engine belt has a lot of small cracks. Surely this should have been noted at recent service? Anyone replaced one?
Looks like it would difficult!Cost?

[DarrenR]

heh.... yeah first time ya look at it ya think "sheesh what a PITA", easy though.
*Drop plastic cover underneath, dont break the plastic clips.
*Remove intercooler elbow (resinator, black looking who har on front of engine) retaining bolts (star I think) using a 1/4 drive with long extension for the top one, short extension for the bottom one.
*Remove retain clip at top of elbow, pull towards you.
*Slide across bottom elbow retaining clip.
*pull lower intercooler hose off elbow.
*Remove elbow and hold your face right and you can remove it from underneath and while its out give it a clean.
*Take note how the belt routes (yes draw a mad map of it, you will forget).
*Take tension off belt and remove.
*Put on new belt, Dayco from Veales is cheap and work fine.
*Reverse above.

Thats all from memory, so its a point you in the right direction thing.

Regards
Daz

[Doc]

I have a brand new one waiting just in case the old one snaps
I forgot to put the oil cap back on properly 2 years ago and the engine leaked oil onto the alternator killing it
I bought a belt as well still haven't used it yet
It was $190 dollars though
Jeep parts are ridiculously expensive its cheaper to buy parts for my XJR jaguar that the Jeep go figure that one out

[SMBCJ]

I believe some cracking of the belt (across the belt) is acceptable, it's cracking along the belt which can be a sign of impending failure. For peace of mind, I replaced mine and kept the old one for emergency. It's a cheap (ish) and relatively simple job - just not at the dealer.

[DarrenR]

Originally Posted by Doc

It was $190 dollars though

Tell me you dont mean thats what the belt cost?????????

If so good grief, its round $60 at Veales

Regards
Daz

[crdv6]

Thanks for the info guys. I'll get a price from dealer for part and fit and also from local auto parts suppliers (Bursons Ballarat) and compare. I'll let you know the difference.

[DarrenR]

The belt is a DAYCO 5070801

Regards
Daz