Serpentine belt
Have a question on how long is a reasonable time to replace the Serpentine belt on a Cat C-7 engine. It's been 28,000 miles since it was last replaced. Had one break and had a bill of $1,999.00 becaus...
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Hi,
Not sure for your rig, but I believe they often have a mileage limit and/or a time limit, whichever comes first.
Bummer about the AC Condenser. How long had the one that broke been in service? I am a bit puzzled about your statement: it "locked up" the condensor", though. I could see it damaging the condensor and causing a leak. The AC compressor can "lock up", but I'm not sure how a broken belt could cause the AC compressor to "lock up". A "locked up" compressor, though, could take out the belt, so maybe the compressor was the initial fault?
I will admit I know very little about DPs, though, so I'm mentioning the above to help me learn. One of these days I'm hoping my gasser grows up to be a nice DP! LOL
~Rick
Not sure for your rig, but I believe they often have a mileage limit and/or a time limit, whichever comes first.
Bummer about the AC Condenser. How long had the one that broke been in service? I am a bit puzzled about your statement: it "locked up" the condensor", though. I could see it damaging the condensor and causing a leak. The AC compressor can "lock up", but I'm not sure how a broken belt could cause the AC compressor to "lock up". A "locked up" compressor, though, could take out the belt, so maybe the compressor was the initial fault?
I will admit I know very little about DPs, though, so I'm mentioning the above to help me learn. One of these days I'm hoping my gasser grows up to be a nice DP! LOL
~Rick
