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Warning: I used to skip the warm-up cycle on cold mornings.
My machine made a noise like a dying animal and spit out a part shaped like a banana. Now I let it warm up every time.
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annaf736mo ago
That banana part was probably your drive belt. They curl up like that when the rubber gets cold and brittle.
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tessap976mo ago
So you're saying the cold makes the rubber brittle? But why does it curl up exactly like a banana? I've seen belts crack or snap, but the curling is new. Does it happen fast or over time? Is there a way to prevent it, like storing the car inside? Just wondering if this means the belt is totally shot or if it can be saved.
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oscar_morgan226mo ago
Wow, @annaf73 is right, totally changed my mind!
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blake_owens5mo ago
Hmm, not sure about the cold being the main cause. Seen plenty of belts in freezing weather that just crack straight across. That tight curl makes me wonder if the belt was misaligned for a long time, wearing one edge way down. Once that thin edge gives out, it can peel back. A really worn pulley might do that too, grabbing it weird.
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