bamaxwell17
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I just bought new belts for both my 02 Srx & 98 VMax. I have heard that soaking new belts and scuffing the outside edges of them will make them last longer???? Anyone heard anything like this or tried it before.
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roudyroy1
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When you buy a belt, wash it with warm soapy water to get the release agent they use when they come out of the moulds. The will be noticeably tackier when touched by hand. It will make them last longer and run more efficient. Also clean your clutch sheaves with brake clean and scuff them.
What's the best way to skuff them. The sheaves
roudyroy1
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Scotch bright, or a very fine sand paper
What kinda soap? Dawn or car soap?
dish soap is usually fine. i threw the last bunch into the dishwasher and ran a cycle. i have also just scuffed the sides with a knife or a file to get most of the compound off.
roudyroy1
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dish soap, with a tooth brush or nail brush
A couple of bucks
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I use dish soap with a wire brush that's the size of a tooth brush. Kitchen sink, very warm water.
super1c
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dawn dish soap and a green scotch bright pad.
also give them a brake in ............... of at least 30 miles at varying throttle ,,,,,,,,,,,,,then rag after that.................
roudyroy1
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Would at least send fit through a few heat cycles before pounding the throttle