Continental Elite Poly-V/Serpentine Stretch Belt: Superior Performance and Durability Review

Fits Ford Fiesta 2015. Difficult to install even with an overpriced tool that doesn't come with instructions. I had to watch videos on YouTube.

If you buy this you are not buying an expensive stretching tool. Simply clamp a small vise onto the main pulley above the belt, then use the 18mm socket to rotate the pulley and pull the belt over the pulleys. This belt ran much smoother than the Motorcraft counterpart.

I used this on my 2015 Ford Fiesta and it fitted perfectly. However, I do recommend purchasing dedicated belt installation tools as this belt comes tool-free and is almost impossible to install without the proper tools.

Belt grooves were poorly defined Belt was installed and centered on all pulleys/grooves as I have done on every car I have had in the last 30 years. However, on the first start it jumped off the alternator pulley and broke through the middle. Went to the local auto parts store and got a replacement from a different brand and it worked fine.

I bought this belt instead of the Motocraft version as I've always been a fan of Continental products for their long lifespan. In my opinion, this belt actually looks better than the car belt it replaced. Only time will tell, the belt that was replaced has clocked up 108,000 miles. In terms of installation, I can't fault the tape in any way, but stretch tape systems can pose a problem. Make sure you take a belt tensioning tool to install this. Amazon will recommend one and I bought it. The tool

Pulley rib. Alternator pulley and it broke so I just cut it off and bought a $40 guaranteed pulley and it was a lot stronger. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone who isn't a professional mechanic without the right tools or skills. Maybe I'm just a fool and ruined everything. But same process with the second one and it was much stronger and went through 2 times with no problem. hp Change the thermostat before the belt because it will have to come back soon to be replaced.

First of all I would like to say whoever invented the tension belt should be brought behind the woodshed. The idler option is much better than the idler. It's not something you want to do on the side of the road (I used to keep a spare or used belt in the trunk of my car in case one broke). Rubber bands are used once, and if you need to remove them for any reason, you'll have to throw them away and get a new one. Absolutely stupid. Try a rental tool from an auto parts store. Removing the strap…