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Volkswagen Jetta Sedan V6-2.8L (BDF) (2003)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Diagrams (page 2 of 2)

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta Sedan
Engine
V6-2.8L (BDF)
Year
2003
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceDiagrams · page 2 of 2
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Drive Belt: Testing and Inspection

Ribbed Belt, Checking

NOTE:  Always replace ribbed belt if found to be faulty. This will avoid related break-downs or operating problems.

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Lift vehicle and check condition of ribbed belt -1-.

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Crank engine by hand at vibration dampener/pulley -arrow-. Check ribbed 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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