Alternator being replaced - what belts?

Alternator being replaced - what belts?

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Sterillium

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22,277 posts

230 months

Thursday 6th January 2022
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I'm just in the process of ordering a new alternator for my X150 4.2 XKR.

Whilst this is being replaced, which belts would be sensible to replace at the same time?

I was hoping to find an XKR "belt pack" but I'm going round in circles looking at aux belts and tensioners...

Help appreciated!

snafu10

66 posts

166 months

Thursday 6th January 2022
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This was my only major fail in 6 yrs of ownership on my XKR just before selling it .I changed alternator belt plus supercharger belt ,I'd do them both cost me about £500 .

Sterillium

Original Poster:

22,277 posts

230 months

Thursday 6th January 2022
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That's helpful - thank you.

Would it just make sense to do those two belts, or are there more that could be tied into the same job?

(I seem to be finding different part numbers from wherever I look!?)

snafu10

66 posts

166 months

Friday 7th January 2022
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The only minor prob I had was sourcing supercharger belt the original was ribbed on both sides ? and replacement I obtained was not but fitted antways all good ,ps good choice of car .make the most of the ICE before electric car s takeover.

Sterillium

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22,277 posts

230 months

Friday 7th January 2022
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snafu10 said:
ps good choice of car .make the most of the ICE before electric car s takeover.
Absolutely. It's also my daily driver, for maximum usage biggrin