aux belt... without the kit. 172

[howie p]

just had my aux belt changed but didnt have the kit.

many people do this or does everyone plop for the pullies etc?

 

[maynard]

most people go for the tensioner too as it is recommended to be changed.

 

[sideways danny]

what's mileage and age?

 

[rich-6]

I never bothered, Simply because there was no play in them, they felt fine, I dont use my car very often and it was all getting replaced 6 or so months afterwards

 

[davebem]

It should be changed, the lower idlers are a bit exposed to the elements, they can fail and can cause belt snaps. The bearing in the tensioner can also go and the plastic can go brittle.