Small cracks across the grooves on the belt are normal and not an issue, they will appear in a short space of time, lengthways cracks on the smooth side, fraying or high glazing of the surface means time for a new one.
A Dayco belt from Bursons or Repco is the more sensible solution when you need a new one and replacing it at home is easy and something all should be able to do if you travel.
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I've given the DAYCO part number, they are a surprisingly common belt, most places like Veales, Repco should have one. I'm prolly going to bring in a heap, although not much cheaper, I will always have them on the shelf when I need them.
Is it advisable to carry a spare belt?
And at what mileage?
I can imagine the aussie jeep price, better get one in from overseas?
Change at 100,000km or if it's looking like there's too many cracks running at right angles to the belt. It's a very fiddly job to change one and not one you'd do on the side of the track. Plus it's not a part you'd carry as a spare like in the old days.
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Seeing cracks across the belt is normal. Seeing cracks along the belt, like lines following the belt, is a worry. The belts are designed so they don't snap, they are designed so they sheer off longways.
I bought a spare 2 years ago. Even though I carry tools with me always, they didn't save me when I had the old WG, so had to get it towed. The belt gave way at around 180K. Although the mileage on my WH is still low enough, I thought I'll buy one when I was buying parts from RockAuto.
I carry one, ive broken 1 offroad and came close on a second, still only a 15 min job on the side of the track, unless its the mud you just went through that's caused the problem
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