Christopher Wong

I noticed that my 2001 Accent's A/C belt -- while not frayed -- has cracks
in the rubber. Since this belt is behind 2 other belts, I don't think this
is where I would start if I wanted to learn how to change my own belts. I'm
going to have my timing belt changed in a couple of months anyway, and have
all the accessory belts replaced in the process. I would rather replace the
A/C belt then. Is it safe to drive if the A/C belt breaks? Apart from the
loss of A/C, would there be other issues that should make me paranoid about
losing this belt on the road? Thanks.

Chris

Rob

If it only drives the A/C you have nothing to worry.


"Christopher Wong" <cwong@world.std.com> wrote in message
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>I noticed that my 2001 Accent's A/C belt -- while not frayed -- has cracks
> in the rubber. Since this belt is behind 2 other belts, I don't think this
> is where I would start if I wanted to learn how to change my own belts.
> I'm
> going to have my timing belt changed in a couple of months anyway, and
> have
> all the accessory belts replaced in the process. I would rather replace
> the
> A/C belt then. Is it safe to drive if the A/C belt breaks? Apart from the
> loss of A/C, would there be other issues that should make me paranoid
> about
> losing this belt on the road? Thanks.
>
> Chris
>

jmh_ottawa

Surely what happens to the belt if it breaks would be more of a concern. If
it was to break and come into contact with other moving parts then it could
cause more trouble than it's worth.

Screwtape III

Christopher Wong wrote:

> I noticed that my 2001 Accent's A/C belt -- while not frayed -- has
> cracks in the rubber. Since this belt is behind 2 other belts, I
> don't think this is where I would start if I wanted to learn how to
> change my own belts. I'm going to have my timing belt changed in a
> couple of months anyway, and have all the accessory belts replaced in
> the process. I would rather replace the A/C belt then. Is it safe to
> drive if the A/C belt breaks? Apart from the loss of A/C, would there
> be other issues that should make me paranoid about losing this belt
> on the road? Thanks.
>
> Chris

Its a good idea to change the a/c belt at 60K miles along with the
Timing Belt. It seems to wear much more quickly than the other two.

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