How long does the LS3's serpentine belt last?

[SteveMJ]

My VXR8 has done about 88k miles and therefore those belts at the front have gone round a lot of times.

Any suggestions how long they last or when they should be replaced?

Thanks,

Steve

[stevieturbo]

I'd be rather shocked if they havent been changed a couple of times already !

No idea what service intervals people give for that sort of thing, but I wouldnt be running a belt like that over 30k at most.

They're cheap enough to change every 20-25k quite happily.

[snowwolf]

If your running a SC best to change more often, easy job to do.

[Dave3166]

What is the serpentine belt.

Never heard that before.

[preciousmetal]

Dave3166 said:

What is the serpentine belt.

Never heard that before.

Dave, refers to main drive 6 rib poly v belt not seperate 4 rib AC belt

[stevieturbo]

Dave3166 said:

What is the serpentine belt.

Never heard that before.

The big snakey type belt at the front of the engine.

[Dave3166]

Thanks guys for the info on that, how often does that need replacing then.

[SteveMJ]

As far as I am aware no belts have been changed and I've had the car form 500 miles and its is usually serviced at Monkfish. I am sure I would have seen that on the (long) bills.

Steve

[Dave3166]

How easy is it to change

[stevieturbo]

Dave3166 said:

How easy is it to change

Depends on your abilities.

But on a level of 1-5....definitely a 1 ( ie should be very easy )

[Boosted LS1]

stevieturbo said:

Depends on your abilities.

But on a level of 1-5....definitely a 1 ( ie should be very easy )

Make sure to have a crayon and draw a sketch first

And a torque wrench to lever the tensioner.

[Dave3166]

Thanks guys.

Regards

Dave S