Drive belts question

[optonano]

Hi folks, my 97Q needs to get drive belts replaced soon, any suggestions?On everythinginfiniti.com I found a list that includes ac belt, alternator belt, water pump belt, and p/s belt. what's p/s belt? do i need all of them or first 3 only? i remeber it's a 3-belt system.

THANKS A BUNCH!

[optonano]

alright just found out p/s refers to power steering well guess i only need other 3 belts for the replacement.

[superuber]

Welcome to NICO! Make sure to stick with the OE belts (OE=original equipment). Plan on doing this yourself?

[optonano]

Thanks.... Just ordered the belts from everythinginfiniti.com, do you think those OE?

I think I would bring the belts to a nearby shop.

[CrimsonQ]

Thanks.... Just ordered the belts from everythinginfiniti.com, do you think those OE?

I think I would bring the belts to a nearby shop.

Yes belts from Joe (where u got them) are OE.

id watch thE shop real close with the belts. Dont want them tourqing the pulleys too much. At least try for a late model import only shop if you cant diy or go to the dealer. Also a good time to check the bearings in the pulleys, making sure they spin freely and such.

[optonano]

Yes belts from Joe (where u got them) are OE.

id watch thE shop real close with the belts. Dont want them tourqing the pulleys too much. At least try for a late model import only shop if you cant diy or go to the dealer. Also a good time to check the bearings in the pulleys, making sure they spin freely and such.

Thanks so much, I would do that.

[maxnix]

Thanks.... Just ordered the belts from everythinginfiniti.com, do you think those OE?

Be sure to order the pulleys also as the unused ones in their unopened packages can be returned to Joe.

I can recommend Japanese Motor Sports in Round Rock. If you call, tell John Shea that I recommended him to you.

[Dabizzo1]

As a rule I've always replaced idler tension pulleys every 60k to 70k to prevent failure, especially given I live in a hot climate--heat kills bearings. OEM everything on the beltline is the way to go...this prevents any unexpected drama. A 2000 Altima my wife had years ago had her idler bearing pop off at 60,019 miles...i took that as an omen ever since. It may cost a little more, but the dealer may be your best bet given the labor shouldn't be too much, and they will get parts quicker. Good luck.

[rjmc48]

My daughter has 2004 I35 that needs new drive belts.I do most of the work on my cars and I am pretty handy with cars.Is the 2004 I35 difficult to change the belts.Thanks for any advise.Ron

[maxnix]

Well since it is in crossways, the motor mount is a chalenge.