Serpentine belt on GTM SC Stage 1

wind.zero · 07-13-2013, 08:17 PM

Does anyone have some insight or is this just an anomaly? I checked all of the idlers, the OEM tensioner, and the accessories and could not find anything out of the ordinary. Has anyone else had a problem with the serpentine belt?

I found these pieces of belt when I performed an oil change back on the 4th. It all fell out after removing the undertray.

So I ordered a replacement belt from GTM and installed it today along with a lot of other maintenance.

Here are shots of the belt that I removed:

Baer383 · 07-13-2013, 08:23 PM

I bet it is just the belt mine didn't fall apart like that.

How many miles on it?

Plus you can get that belt a lot cheaper else where.

wind.zero · 07-13-2013, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

I bet it is just the belt mine didn't fall apart like that.

How many miles on it?

Plus you can get that belt a lot cheaper else where.

20k miles on the belt. It was installed in August of 2011 so 20k miles in 23 months.

Yeah, I got one from GTM and a spare from an online source.

Mkai0 · 07-13-2013, 08:52 PM

I just had this belt replaced a few weeks ago (NAPA Auto parts), but mine didn't look as bad as yours. My shop here in San Antonio recommended that I replace this belt every six months.

DEpointfive0 · 07-13-2013, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mkai0

I just had this belt replaced a few weeks ago (NAPA Auto parts), but mine didn't look as bad as yours. My shop here in San Antonio recommended that I replace this belt every six months.

6 months maybe a tad early, but a year tops, especially in the heat of TX

theDreamer · 07-15-2013, 08:19 AM

My snapped after 2 years and 30k miles, it is now on the list to do every 20-25k miles max.

wind.zero · 07-15-2013, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

My snapped after 2 years and 30k miles, it is now on the list to do every 20-25k miles max.

Thanks

Yeah, that is the change interval I have settled on. Plus, I will always keep a spare on hand.

prescott3656 · 07-17-2013, 04:32 PM

Anyone have the belt info handy? You have inspired my to get a spare.

theDreamer · 07-17-2013, 04:38 PM

Bando 7PK2640

prescott3656 · 07-18-2013, 10:12 AM

Thanks Dreamer.

Recently my charger has been Whistling/whining louder than normal. The fluid level and belt are decent. Could it just be the heat? Has anyone else noticed this?

theDreamer · 07-18-2013, 10:13 AM

Could be the heat, how many miles & how long have you had the kit on for?
Just because the fluid level is 'normal' it might be getting old and needs to be replaced. I have a bottle sitting next to me right now, and need to drain & refill mine.

Baer383 · 07-18-2013, 10:26 AM

Mine make noise when warming up , it sounds like a whuring type noise but it goes away when it warms up.

prescott3656 · 07-18-2013, 10:31 AM

I have just under 2 years and about 15k miles on the kit. I need to take my bumper off and clean my BPV, readjust it. I get a slight knock from it occasionally while cruising.

Baer383 · 07-18-2013, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prescott3656

I have just under 2 years and about 15k miles on the kit. I need to take my bumper off and clean my BPV, readjust it. I get a slight knock from it occasionally while cruising.

I do this every 4-5 k

07-13-2013, 08:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
wind.zero Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The 49th State Posts: 296 Drives: NISMOSIS Rep Power: 14	Serpentine belt on GTM SC Stage 1 Does anyone have some insight or is this just an anomaly? I checked all of the idlers, the OEM tensioner, and the accessories and could not find anything out of the ordinary. Has anyone else had a problem with the serpentine belt? I found these pieces of belt when I performed an oil change back on the 4th. It all fell out after removing the undertray. So I ordered a replacement belt from GTM and installed it today along with a lot of other maintenance. Here are shots of the belt that I removed:

07-13-2013, 08:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I bet it is just the belt mine didn't fall apart like that. How many miles on it? Plus you can get that belt a lot cheaper else where. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq Last edited by Baer383; 07-13-2013 at 08:25 PM.

07-13-2013, 08:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mkai0 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Somewhere in Texas Posts: 209 Drives: 2008 G35 Sedan Rep Power: 15	I just had this belt replaced a few weeks ago (NAPA Auto parts), but mine didn't look as bad as yours. My shop here in San Antonio recommended that I replace this belt every six months. __________________ Eibach, Tanabe, Blitz, Vertini, GTM stage 1.5 SC, Aquamist, Invidia, Alto built 5AT, Edge Racing, Racelogic, GTM driveshaft, 440 whp in 101F TX heat..

07-15-2013, 08:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	My snapped after 2 years and 30k miles, it is now on the list to do every 20-25k miles max. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-17-2013, 04:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Bando 7PK2640 __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-17-2013, 04:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
prescott3656 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 66 Drives: 2010 G37s Sedan Rep Power: 15	Anyone have the belt info handy? You have inspired my to get a spare.

07-18-2013, 10:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
prescott3656 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 66 Drives: 2010 G37s Sedan Rep Power: 15	Thanks Dreamer. Recently my charger has been Whistling/whining louder than normal. The fluid level and belt are decent. Could it just be the heat? Has anyone else noticed this?

07-18-2013, 10:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Could be the heat, how many miles & how long have you had the kit on for? Just because the fluid level is 'normal' it might be getting old and needs to be replaced. I have a bottle sitting next to me right now, and need to drain & refill mine. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-18-2013, 10:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	Mine make noise when warming up , it sounds like a whuring type noise but it goes away when it warms up. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

07-18-2013, 10:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
prescott3656 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 66 Drives: 2010 G37s Sedan Rep Power: 15	I have just under 2 years and about 15k miles on the kit. I need to take my bumper off and clean my BPV, readjust it. I get a slight knock from it occasionally while cruising.

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