Acessório de carro e caminhão Cintos e peças para Dodge Sprinter 2500

Belts, Pulleys, and Brackets for Dodge Sprinter 2500

Automotive belts, brackets, and pulleys are simple devices that work together to transmit power from the vehicles diesel engine to its secondary functions. When your Dodge Sprinter is driven enough to gain significant mileage, you may start to notice performance loss in such areas as the charging system, the power steering, or the fan’s timing, which means a replacement part is likely needed. To achieve optimal power transmission, reduce belt slippage, and decrease engine shake, take the necessary steps to ensure that the replacement parts are compatible with your Dodge Sprinter 2500 and compatible with each other.

Most primary components of Dodge cargo and Sprinter passenger vans are equipped with traditional serpentine belts. The secondary components like A/C compressors are equipped with either serpentine belts or V-belts, depending on the Sprinter model and year. An older model Dodge Sprinter would only have flat belts since V-belts are a relatively new designs. To be sure of which one you need, refer to your owner’s or repair manual.

There is no special tool needed to loosen or retighten any of the belts. Torque socket wrenches and crescent wrenches, which are standard tools, are often utilized while performing this repair. The correct size wrench needed for a proper fit would depend on which belt pulley you were trying to adjust.

Idler pulleys are the wheels that guide the various belts that run essential parts such as the water pump, the alternator, and the A/C compressor. Therefore, the engine is equipped with several idler pulleys. A Dodge Sprinter 2500 typically has eight, depending on the model year. To determine which idler pulley needs to be replaced, a review of the Sprinter belt layout diagram and a vehicle inspection would be required.

This particular Dodge passenger truck is designed with a timing chain. Having a timing chain versus a timing belt is beneficial because timing chains are known to last a lot longer. The chain runs inside the diesel engine where it is not open to harmful elements, and it is lubricated by the vehicle’s oil creating a type of self-maintenance.

There is no set schedule for changing your belts. Having belts inspected with every oil change or tune-up provides adequate time to make vehicle repairs should any signs of damage be discovered. Dodge Sprinter 2500 serpentine belts and V-belts are built to last for a few years or about 50,000 miles. Common signs of wear include the following:

• Squealing noises when accelerating
• Belt slippage causing temporary dip in performance
• Frayed edges on belt
• Cracked or discolored belt surface
• Uneven wear