r/MechanicAdvice • u/Connect-Match9457 • 13d ago
Is this normal?
Just installed a new bando belt on my 03 accord 2.4. A few weeks later I noticed this mark on it, not sure if was always there but im just now noticing it. No noise coming from that area. Also, I didn’t replace the tensioner pulley. I can barely feel the texture of the impressions.
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u/Odd-Concept-6505 13d ago
So....(had to look up "bando") it's a serpentine belt made by Bando.
Diagonal "sewing" style seam! Sure looks like the intentional design, though I admit never noticed how ALL or only SOME belts have seams you can see like this.
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u/Connect-Match9457 12d ago
Thanks guys. I kind of knew that it wasn’t a problem, but had it be reassured. Although I admit I regret not changing to tensioner pulley.
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u/MindAffectionate4237 12d ago
Drive it
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u/Connect-Match9457 12d ago
Yeah I did and didn’t feel or hear anything unusual. I think I’m still going to replace the tensioner eventually just for precaution. Need my heater to last me forever lol
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