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hey guys, do you have any issues with your powersteering belts. since i built my car to spec (600HP) i have changed 4 belts and only have driven 5k km. is this an issue @10k revs, because im gettin tired of changing balts like my underware. or are there super strong belts out there that i have to try out. i have used Gates belts, as these are the only ones available for my car here. i think that the dudes that drive track can help me out, its no secret i abuse my car now and then.

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Well i buy my belts from the US. They are gates belts, they do ten to hold up very well, but if i have to rush to work 2am and i find a free highway in front of me i ten to push the car. my pulleys are all lightened pulleys. had them made in the US. and the belt tension is good i think cuz it doesnt slip, or maby its on to tightly??

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Yeah nah you are probably over tightning them. Doing them up just by judging the tension yourself is ok if you dont give it heaps of loving, even then I would still tighten all belts up to the factory recommended spec.

Look in the service manaul for the specific tension for each belt. Also on screw rod it should have a indicator on it showing where you stop, like on myn its some white paint.

Try re-tensioning all belts and see how you go.

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