Ribbed V-Belt: Inspect Condition; Routing Of V-Ribbed Belt - Skoda Fabia 2000 Workshop Manual

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Note
The listed G12 PLUS coolant additives may be inter-
mixed.

Ribbed V-belt: Inspect condition

Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦
Wrench socket
Perform the following procedure:
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Raise vehicle.
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Remove bottom engine compartment cover at right.
–
Use a socket wrench to crank the engine at the belt
pulley -2-.
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Check ribbed V-belt for:
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Splits in the carcass (initial splits, splits in core, splits
across carcass).
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Separation of layers (top layer, cords).
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Sections of carcass broken out.
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Fraying of cords.
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Wear to sides (abrasion of material, frayed sides,
hardening of sides, glazed and hardened surfaces).
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Traces of oil and grease.
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Correct tension (vehicles without tensioning pulley).
Note
♦
It is essential to replace the V-ribbed belt if defects are
found. This will help prevent any operational prob-
lems. Replacing the ribbed V-belt is a repair measure.
♦
Engines fitted with an AC compressor are equipped
with a double ribbed V-belt.

Routing of V-ribbed belt

1.0 litre/37 kW (ARV and AQV), 1.4 litre/44 kW (AZE
and AZF), 1.4 litre/50 kW (AME, ATZ and AQW) with-
out air-conditioning
1 - Crankshaft
2 - Tensioning pulley
3 - Coolant pump
4 - AC generator
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FABIA 2000
Engines
Inspection and Maintenance
S02-0025
Edition 09.04
S00.5301.14.20