What causes cracks in serpentine belt?

What causes cracks in serpentine belt?

Serpentine belts typically deteriorate in eight ways: Cracking, chunking, pilling, abrasion, misalignment, uneven rib wear, stone damage or improper installation. Cracking is by far the most common problem, but it does not necessarily condemn the belt.

Can you replace the drive belt on a Mercedes Benz W124?

I recommend you buy two belts and always keep an extra one in the car. You don’t want to be stranded on the side of the road for the lack of a spare drive belt. Replacing the drive belt on the W124 is a very doable DIY; what it is not is as simple as doing it on and old Chevy.

When did the Mercedes Benz 300E come out?

A case in point is the W124 series Mercedes-Benz 300E released in Australia in 1986. It deserves to be rated as one of the great postwar sedans. Even by 1998 standards the 300E drives beautifully. The engine is not conspicuously powerful but it’s rarely caught short and it delivers what performance it has with superb smoothness.

How do you Un tension a Mercedes Benz belt?

At this point you can release the tension on the belt and slip it off of the alternator pulley. Place a 15mm socket over the bolt on the tensioner (red arrow) and turn the socket clockwise. This will un-tension the belt. If you are replacing the belt you will need to follow the steps below.

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At this point you can release the tension on the belt and slip it off of the alternator pulley. Place a 15mm socket over the bolt on the tensioner (red arrow) and turn the socket clockwise. This will un-tension the belt. If you are replacing the belt you will need to follow the steps below.

I recommend you buy two belts and always keep an extra one in the car. You don’t want to be stranded on the side of the road for the lack of a spare drive belt. Replacing the drive belt on the W124 is a very doable DIY; what it is not is as simple as doing it on and old Chevy.

How to remove clutch from Mercedes W124 Pelican?

The bolt that holds the clutch and fan on is quite long so be prepared to turn it for a while (red arrow). Wiggle the fan and clutch off the front of the pulley and remove it from the vehicle (red arrow). You can slip the belt off the front of the engine. This diagram illustrates the route the belt takes around the crank and accessories.

How do you remove a clutch from a Mercedes Benz?

To remove the fan and clutch you will need Mercedes-Benz tool # 104 589 00 01 00 or you can make one out of 6mm rod. The lower part of the tool will sit in a retaining groove, while the end of the tool sits in a hole in the pulley to hold everything while tightening or loosening the bolt (red arrow).