Rotncarcas

So I called the dealer to ask for a quote on changing the "2" belts as well as flush the coolant. He sounded confused, and I said 'yeah the AC belt and the Power Steering Belt'. He says that there are three belts that get changed. So now I'm the confused one. I planned on doing it this weekend, but was expecting to only buy two belts. Whos the idiot.

BTW he wanted $220 for those two things lol.

mbandi

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2 belts! You are right.

Dubbya

iTrader: (16)

Only 2 belts and the p/s is a biotch.

96i30azn

ripoff. my mech charged 170 to do both belts and both radiator hoses.

'96 B-rad

Ouch I paid $40 for a new a/c belt installed and doubt the power steering one would have been 2 much more.

craigl33

how do you know when to change?

'96 B-rad

When your car squeels when you press on the gas that usually means its the ac belt. Its hard to miss.

chicken-n-rice

I paid 50 for labor to have both belts replaced. Usually with belts you visually inspect the belts for cracks. If it squeals then it is not tightened correctly.

cam_honestiam

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Squeals don't always mean you need a new belt. A new belt would squeal if it was not properly tightened. A better judge of necessity is visual inspection: cracks or their absence in the "teeth" of the belt should indicate whether you need a new one.

The A/C belt is very easy to do by yourself. I have not tried the P/S, but you must have the A/C belt removed to replace the P/S belt. $220 is way too much to pay for this maintenance.