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2010 Optima Serpentine Belt Drama

32K views 5 replies 3 participants last post by  Old n' slow  
I’m interested in the answer to this one also......I’ve done other vehicles but the Rondo does look awfully tight.
One suggestion I’ve seen is making a 90’ bend at the end of a heavy wire and using it as a guide to putting the new belt back on.

P.S. how many miles on you belt ? They seem to be good for way over 100,000 miles.
 
I just replaced my belt on a 2009 Optima .......................................
You didn’t mention how many miles were on the original belt...just wondering.

(I’ve got 90k on my 2.4 and was getting ready to take a 10k journey. I might just carry a spare since the belt looks and sounds great, plus the Gates serpentine belt gauge I have says it still good)