JimDavis MT 97GTS 650R
Enthusiast
My 97 GTS is about to turn 50,000 miles. I got wondering about when the original serpentine belt should be replaced. Looked in the owners manual for a recommendation, but found nothing. Any suggestions?
Time for a belt change?
- Thread starter JimDavis MT 97GTS 650R
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Jim, replace it with the newer style. less friction and quieter.
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GTS Dean
Enthusiast
Agreed. I just changed mine before the Ironman Brawl in west Texas. You can only buy them thru Dodge or Parts Rack - they are around $50
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Nadine UK GTS
Enthusiast
Did mine at 30k miles, it was starting to crack a little and very glazed, so it needed doing! I would change every 30k miles routinely, wouldn't risk making the belt do more. A quick a easy job to do too.
JimDavis MT 97GTS 650R
Enthusiast
Thank you all for the info. I guess I am off to the "friendly Dodge Dealer" (JD)
Ron
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<FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Changed my minivan belt at 87K just because, and it had no cracks, glazing, etc. Same for coolant hoses. Both could have gone another 87k. I guess it depends on heat and stress levels.</FONT f>
