How much does an auxiliary belt cost?
The alternator belt replacement cost (also known as serpentine belt, v-belt, drive belt or fan belt) are made up of material costs (approx. £20 – £30) and labour costs (approx. £60 – £200). For most vehicles, costs of around £80 – £230 can be expected.
What is aux drive belt?
Auxiliary belts are used to drive the air-conditioning compressor, power steering pump, water pump and the alternator, and are connected to those components from the crankshaft pulley. The tensioner automatically compenstates as the belt stretches with time/use.
How much does it cost to replace an auxiliary belt?
How much does it cost to replace an auxiliary belt yourself? In general the cost of the actual belt isn’t too great – usually between £10 and £20. If a special tool is required to facilitate the loosening of the tensioner, then you must also factor that cost in.
When do I need to change my auxiliary drive belt?
If you see small cracks running across the ‘V’ portions of the belt you have nothing to worry about. But if you spot cracks running along the length of the belt or chunks are missing from the belt, you need to change it immediately. Learn more about a belt’s lifespan and how much a drive belt replacement is likely to cost.
How is the aux drive belt routed in a car?
So take a look at your car’s handbook or your Haynes manual – the latter will have at least one diagram (such as the one below) showing how the aux drive belt is routed. The key item here is the belt tensioner, because you need to manoeuvre it to release the tension on the belt to be able to remove it.
How often does a car AC belt replacement cost?
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How much does it cost to replace an auxiliary belt yourself? In general the cost of the actual belt isn’t too great – usually between £10 and £20. If a special tool is required to facilitate the loosening of the tensioner, then you must also factor that cost in.
Are there any problems with the aux belt?
He has been the editor of titles such as Fast Ford and Redline, and his latest project was converting an old Renault Trafic into a family campervan. Due to the nature of the aux belt – in that it’s a relatively simple toothed strip of reinforced rubber – the only two problems you’re likely to face are either the belt slipping, or the belt snapping!
When do I need to replace my belt tensioner?
You may also want to replace the belt at the same time – the normal service interval is 150k miles or 10 years, so if you’re close to this, do it. You need to partially remove the belt anyway, so replacement is little extra work, just extra cost.
Upfront and transparent pricing. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM. How much does Car AC Belt Replacement cost? It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to. Our mechanics are mobile, which means they don’t have the overhead that repair shops have.