To obtain the best effectiveness resulting from the use of the car belt, it is essential that the belt assembly steps are carried out correctly, taking special care not to force it when it is assembled, perhaps using unsuitable tools that could damage it during installation.
In more detail, it is appropriate to always try to check the profile of the pulleys and their correct alignment : many times, in fact, an obvious anomalous wear of the belt is caused by an irregular wear of the surfaces on which it works or by a misalignment of the pulleys which can be easily avoided by paying more specific attention to the preliminary phases. It is also very important to try to ensure correct tensioning of the belt : the use of an automatic tensioner, indicating the correct tension point, can naturally help the installer to obtain the best assembly of the element.
Always in relation to correct assembly and correct synchronization of the belt , we can certainly remember that the operation is usually quite simple, as it involves trying to match the reliefs that are placed on the pulleys with those that are placed on the engine (in some cases, precisely to to facilitate the task of assembling the belt, there are marks on the same component that facilitate its synchronization – it is naturally essential to respect the correct direction of rotation).
At this point, considering that many of the inefficiencies related to the use of the belt are caused by incorrect assembly and timing, our advice can only be to avoid underestimating the importance of this phase, using, when necessary, specialized personnel equipped with systems capable of facilitating This task.
Once the belt is properly assembled, be careful... don't leave it to fate . Even if – in fact – you have had the opportunity to pay full attention to the belt installation phase, its effectiveness will certainly not be infinite, and it will be necessary to carry out periodic checks to be able to assess the width of the replacement interval.
In this sense, remember that the replacement interval will never be fixed , and that the manufacturer's instructions must be considered according to certain influencing factors, such as the type of work that the belt will have to perform, the conditions of use, etc. Even in the case of little use, it is advisable to try not to underestimate the possibility that the belt will still need to be replaced at least at the interval recommended by the manufacturer, considering that although modern belts are made of very durable materials, they cannot fail to be subject to gradual aging that may impair its correct long-term use.
In the end, we advise you not to neglect cleaning the area where the belt is mounted , considering that any leak of oil or other impurities could be a situation that would represent potential problems, even serious ones, in the effectiveness of this component.
