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Volkswagen GTI L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY) (2007)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Diagrams (page 2 of 4)

Make
Volkswagen
Model
GTI
Engine
L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY)
Year
2007
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceDiagrams · page 2 of 4
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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

Ribbed Belt, Checking 

CAUTION:  Always replace ribbed belt if found to be faulty. This will avoid related failures or operating problems. 

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Crank engine at vibration dampener/pulley using socket wrench.

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Check ribbed belt for:

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Sub-surface cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross sectional breaks)

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Layer separation (top layer, cord strands)

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Base break-up

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Fraying of cord strands

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Flank wear (material wear, frayed flanks, flank brittleness, glassy flanks, surface cracks)

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Traces of oil and grease

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