Can serpentine belt snap?
The serpentine belt may not be prone to breaking, but it does wear out over time. When a serpentine belt wears – or if the belt becomes damaged or contaminated – the engine accessories may not be able to spin at the proper speed.
What happens if the serpentine belt is not working?
It provides power for the air conditioning, alternator, power steering, and sometimes the cooling system water pump. The serpentine belt is a critical part of this system, and once the engine is running, it continues to operate until the vehicle is shut off. Without a properly functioning serpentine belt, the engine may not run at all.
Where can I get a new serpentine belt for my car?
The JCW engine kit has a unique OEM part that will work with the JCW pulley or your local MINI parts desk can provide you with a new belt, should you still have the OEM pulley in place. Start by parking the car with the steering wheel turned all the way to the right.
Why is my serpentine belt making a loud noise?
The outer—smooth surface—of the belt has glazed over (turned hard and shiny—a sign of wear or contamination), or the ribbed surface has worn out or suffered some damaged, causing the belt to turn one or more pulleys too slowly.
Can a serpentine belt drive a water pump?
With a properly operating battery, you’ll have about 30 minutes to either get your vehicle to a safe place away from traffic, get home, or to a service station or shop. However, you only have that luxury if your serpentine belt doesn’t drive your water pump.
What happens when the serpentine belt goes out?
A broken serpentine belt causes the water pump to stop circulating coolant through the engine’s cooling system, causing it to overheat. This can happen at any time, if the belt decides to go out on you.
What should I do if my serpintine belt broke?
Once you clean off all the fluid and have put on a new belt make sure belt is turning and fill the power steering pump with fluid and let idle and move steering a quarter turn back and forth several times and then turn off and let fluid air escape for about ten minutes and repeat process util all air gets out of system.
Is the water pump driven by the serpentine belt?
Another important device driven by the serpentine belt is the water pump. This is not always the case as on a lot of cars the water pump is driven by the timing belt. You should have this in mind so you don’t falsely “accuse” the serpentine belt for overheating.
How much does it cost to replace a serpentine belt?
The replacement cost is only going to be between $100 and $200 in most cases. The belt itself will cost between $25 and $80 while the labor costs will probably be between $75 and $120. Taxes and fees will be added onto these prices too. The ease of accessing the serpentine belt will determine how much the labor costs are.