how often do you change your serpentine belt?part number?

vquad

I am contemplating changing my belt this weekend on my 270 with 250 hours on it

I have the Volvo 8.1 gi and its a 2007 model

the diagram shows the part number as 3862614 for $36.50

is this the correct part number?

should I wait a little longer or am I about right on the timing for a change out???

thanks,mark

Black_Diamond

Look for fatigue on the belt: cracks, missing rubber etc. That's your best start.

212rowboat

^yup... And do yourself a favor.. keep the aging belt.. it doesn't take up much room, can be kept in the engine compartment w/o worries, and will come in pretty dang handy if the other one ever fails.. one other thing: don't ever put anything on the belt like oil, dressing, wd40, or armor all.. (hey, I know how some of y'all are about your boats, but ain't nobody going to judge you for not having a sparkling belt, but plenty will for being towed back in... Especially if by a jetski).. :-D

Black_Diamond

See this:

http://www.gatesprograms.com/beltwear

Dream_Inn

At a minimum, buy the belt now for a spare (gosh, I need to do what I preach!).  I'm all about having spares for anything routine maintenance related.  I've gotta add this one (had one on my prior boat).

212rowboat

Mr. Diamond, that is one cool gadget!!!

212rowboat

Oh... One more thing as silly as it sounds: take a picture of the correct mounting of that belt, and keep it on your phone... Or draw a nice pic on your engine compartment bulkhead with a marker.. some have stickers with the routing, some don't..

Running a water pump backwards is a bad idea.. ask me how I know.. :-D

Black_Diamond

The number one cause of belt failure: over tensioning!  Hurts the belt, kills what it attaches too (bearings on alternator, waterpump, etc.)

Dream_Inn

Drew, I thought that was the main reason to have a boat with a second engine! (I know, there's one in every crowd)

212rowboat

I've been staring at the transom of my lil' 212 for some time now, trying to figure out how to put another engine in there.... I was about to give up, and then realized.....................

outboards.....

I've got enough room for two outboards on either side of the stern drive................

My God, how fast do you think I can skip across the sound under 600hp?

:-D

there isn't a belt made that could keep me from displaying my manhood with 600hp on a captiva 212...

8-)

vquad

hey drew,

im just like you.

whenever I decide to disassemble something I always take pictures or video the process.

whether it be a boat a 4 wheeler or a rifle...comes in very handy for reassembly.

I just ordered the belt