Another Aux belt snap

[zamzam]

First post on the site! I've been searching for information on this but cant seem to find what I'm looking for. Basically the aux belt has snapped/frayed, its still attached but has split. I know its common for it to take the cambelt out as well so I'm looking to see what condition it's in. I tried removing the oil cap and examining the cams and they appear to be turning. Is there an easy way of examing the belt itself or will that involve major dismantling? Car was bought from a dealer a few months ago and timing belt/water pump was done though I'm guessing they've left the aux belt so may not be liable in for any claims. Not looking forward to the inevitable hefty bill coming!

Any advice would be appreciated!

 

[Martin_172]

don't turn it over until you have got the full belt off!! if you turn it over you are at risk if you haven't already done so of definitely killing it! - once the belt is off don't run it long as the waterpump runs off the aux.

pull the inlet manifold and exhaust manifold off and inspect, you will need a mirror/camera to see the exhaust valves obviously, not ideal but should give you an idea without pulling the head off

 

[Dan@SJM]

It it cut out then it's made its way into the cambelt run. Renault procedure states that you are to replace the aux belt and all tensioners so they could be liable.