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06-01-2004 08:44 AM

Oil on Serpentine belt

I got oil all over my serpentine belt on my 496 ho and I took the belt off the pulleys and soaked the belt in soap water. Should I reuse this belt or buy a new one? Belt has 30 hrs on it and no signs of damage. I put the belt back on and it seems ok but at high rpms it might slip? What does everyone think?

robyw1

06-01-2004 09:23 AM

Re: Oil on Serpentine belt

First correct the problem that caused oil to get on it in the first place. (front cover or P/S seal) That is if you didn't accidentally pour it on the belt. If this were a car I would say clean and re-install, but since it is a boat i say replace it. If the belt was totally saturated for any length of time replace it. If it was hydraulic oil or P/S oil replace it.

Roby

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