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Old 11-12-2011, 13:18   #1
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Are New T Link Vee Belts Any Good ?
Replacing a broken vee belt on our water pump">raw water pump on a Cat 3208 NA is not easy as you have to remove 3 other belts to access it. Not a great experience in a seaway!

Having a link vee belt to hand seems like a good idea- ready cut to length which then can be joined in situ.

Are there any disadvantages with these belts apart from expense?
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Old 12-12-2011, 10:38   #2
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Just realised that the belt name is NU T LINK
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Old 12-12-2011, 10:49   #3
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Re: Are New T Link Vee Belts Any Good ?
I would only carry one as a spare to get me to port, as a temporary. But not full time. They stretch out and wear out quickly.
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Thanks for that. I suspected the same. Have ordered one as a quick fix spare.Hopefully not ever needed.
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