liqB

Does anyone have a DIY or a belt diagram for the 250? I didn't see any DIY's in the sticky for the 250, and for most searches Ive found instructions for the 350.

Slammer1

I prefer Gates belts, but love Dayco's website....

http://www.accessdayco.com/Auto.aspx


Enter your vehicle info and then click on "routing". Easy breezy.

panda08

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drawing a picture before taking off the belt is the best thing you can do if you don't want to search for it lol.

liqB

Thanks dude!

Gville350

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The 350 accessory belt install will be basically the same as the 250. Relieve pressure on the tensioner pulley, removed belt, install new belt. DONE!

Noeh

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I had a Dayco belt on my other car, it squeaked like a pig after few months...

Slammer1

Thank you very much! Exactly why I prefer Gates. I have had the squeaking issue with Dayco in the past too. I have a Gates premium belt on my Honda with no issues, and if it weren't for the fact that I scooped up an OE belt up from Sewell a year ago and still have it ready for install in the garage, I would be shopping a Gates on the IS too.

liqB

I have a 250MT, and when I start the car in 2nd gear and the motor bogs down (<800ish rpm) because there isn't enough gas the motor starts making a pulley/belt chirp? belt/pulley issue or completely normal? I haven't been able to inspect my belt visually but am considering a belt change if it fixes this issue.

mrfresh