epj993

Just to be prepared, I'm building my emergency roadside kit and have some of the more common items (spare DME, Mobil1, fuses, etc.) but was wondering about emergency fan/alternator belts. If the fan belt shreads, it would be quite a chore to fix at night or in bad weather. I'd seen these before and what appeals to me is the ability to easily mount the belt so I could get home or to the next stop. Does anyone have experience with these types of products?

Lastly, what else do would be good to carry "just in case"?

mrdraco

Cool idea! I'll have to get one of those.

Don't forget to bring duct tape

Traffic53

i had one of those motherf**kers. it took 45 minutes to install and broke in 2 blocks. (i missed better than 1/2 a track day too!). they are a good idea, but i'd suggest the plastic ones that snap together.

Bull

An extra belt, a cell phone and an Amex card is all you need......and an AAA membership helps also.

97Targa

Halon fire extinguisher.

kkim

How about changing to a RS pulley?

epj993

I have thought about that, but about the lower output? In my RL searches I found that you'll get dimming lights and possibly be short on battery charging. Is this true? With a RS pulley how hard is it to mount a new belt?

kkim

I've heard the lower alt output is a problem if you do a lot of stop and go driving and idle in traffic a lot... Do you? If you're like the rest of us, your motor sings at every opportunity anyway, right?

As far as how long to change out the belt, it can't be any worse than the 45 minutes that Traffic53 spent with his. I'm sure with some practice and the right tools handy, you could do it in considerably less time.

epj993

Nope, I don't do too much stop-n-go - maybe once in a while as this is California I guess it's worth considering...

kkim

Great!! I love spending other people's money!

I was going to install a pulley in my car before the decision to sell. There are some other side benefits beyond the simplified belt change. Do a search and you'll find many positive aspects of this mod, though installation is a bit time consuming and not a simple R&R.

epj993

After taking a quick look under the hood, the same problem would still remain because the A/C belt is on the first crank pulley. So, with or without the RS pulley you would still have to get the A/C belt off first. I guess if the alt/fan belt failed, you could sacrifice the A/C belt just to get back on the road. Still, it would be nice to have a quick fix of some sort.

John D II

Eric,

I would suggest you print a copy of the belt change DIY on Robins site and place it with your owners manual (Link:993 Belt DIY), purchase the required tools (especially the 12-point Porsche tool), a couple of belts and a good flashlight. I had to do the change at night on a weekend and it took about 45 minutes in the dark on a 993TT, which requires intercooler removal before you begin the belt process. This was my first time doing it on a 993.

The older 911's included all tools and a belt with the original tool kit. When I got my 993, I was surprised that these tools were not included, so I ordered them as a preventative measure. If you travel in the mountains, at night, etc., you will have great difficulty getting the proper tools and parts when you need them and you will not get too far on the battery alone. I happened to be on the way to meet an old friend when disaster struck and I was only a little late....In my opinion, all 993 owners should travel with a belt change setup. The quick belt you mentioned is a good idea and I considered carrying one, but figured it wouldn't last too long - possibly just a few minutes.

Brett - 1996 C4

Better than a flashlight, pick up a cheap headlamp and throw it in your kit to keep your hands free. You can get these for under $30 and they are pretty bright. AA batteries last forever.

g_murray

You guyz have convinced me.
I was holding off getting one of these -- there seemed to be two main types - the one that 'clicks' together and the one with many holes that is held together by a 'joiner plus screws'.

Anyways, I now have one of these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Emerg...QQcmdZViewItem

in my 'emergency baggie'.

G.
(And yes, I also carry a spare DME relay!!!)

epj993

Here's another adjustable belt that I know works as I use them in my shop. These are used for any shop application including table saws that spin up to 4,000 RPM and are unaffected by oil and heat. These are very high quality, very strong and easy to use. I know it seems like an odd-ball application but I think it would work.