Serpentine belt problem?

[thescouselander]

I had my head under the bonnet the other day when I noticed something odd with the drive belt on the engine.

http://www.thescouselander.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/drivebeltsmall.jpg



It doesn't look right to me but how much of a problem is this likely to be? The car has only just been serviced so it should have been picked up then. I'm at the dealer tomorrow so I'll take it up with them then.

[Crasher]

That is how they are made.

[thescouselander]

Possible I suppose but I've never seen a feature like that before on any other belt. There is also a score just where the cords are sticking out. Still seems a bit odd to me.

[Crasher]

It is the stitching at the join point of the belt, it appears on certain makes of belt, usually those made by Dayco.

[baylissboy]

That is how they are made.
I agree!!!

[thescouselander]

So, I had the dealer look at it while they were replacing my sub woofer - turns out the belt is normal.

[baylissboy]

So, I had the dealer look at it while they were replacing my sub woofer - turns out the belt is normal.Thought we already told you that!!

[thescouselander]

Thought we already told you that!!

Yes, congratulations on a correct diagnosis - it was nice to have confirmation from the dealer though.