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How to check and replace drive belts.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Oct 1977 (v.55#10) pg. 269

Belt tightening tips for auto engines.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #311 Sep 1990 (v.40#8) pg. 93

How to stop squeaking of serpentine engine drive belts.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #337 Apr 1993 (v.43#4) pg. 94

Guide to maintaining and replacing auto belts and hoses.
HANDY ANDY Nov 1979 (v.4#2) pg. 38

Quieting a noisy engine. A guide to troubleshooting belts and pulleys, accessory bearings, engine rocker ball and exhaust system squeaks. Includes photos that show how to replace an accessory drive belt and listening tricks.
HOME MECHANIX #682 Feb 1985 (v.81) pg. 88

Preventive maintenance for the serpentine belt systems found on newer cars.
HOME MECHANIX #729 Jan 1989 (v.85) pg. 70

How to inspect and change a timing belt. Requires both a shop manual and some patience.
HOME MECHANIX #770 Nov 1992 (v.88) pg. 30

What you need to know about timing belts. Chart show recommended replacement intervals. Tips on checking the condition of your belt.
HOME MECHANIX #796 Jun 1995 (v.91) pg. 82

Automotive drive belts, when and how to replace them.
HOMEOWNER Apr 1985 (v.10#3) pg. 26

When and how to replace your car's drive belts (fanbelts).
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO May-Jun 1981 (v.6#3) pg. 114

How to install and adjust fan, generator, compressor and other engine belts.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #482 Jul 1968 (v.64) pg. 94

How to inspect and maintain drive belts on your car.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #611 Apr 1979 (v.75) pg. 146

How to check and adjust the tension on your automobile rubber belts.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #680 Dec 1984 (v.80) pg. 30

Check your drive belts.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1976 (v.146#4) pg. 106

How to test belts for correct tightness.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1977 (v.147#5) pg. 49

Tip: Rubber belts and hoses begin to break down within two years of installation, whether you drive your car or not. Check them frequently.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1980 (v.153#2) pg. 60

Tip: Check engine belts on their bottoms (inside), where breaks and wear will occur first.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1980 (v.154#5) pg. 80

Tip: Auto belts should be replaced every 4 years.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1984 (v.161#12) pg. 20

Tip: Check automobile belts and pulleys as a likely source of vibration.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1986 (v.163#4) pg. 32

Tip: Need to inspect timing belt at regular intervals.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1986 (v.163#7) pg. 42

Checking and replacing engine timing belts.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1987 (v.164#2) pg. 155

Tips on checking and replacing hoses and drivebelts.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1989 (v.166#5) pg. 180

Inspecting, replacing and tensioning drive belts.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1992 (v.169#11) pg. 103

Replacing a camshaft timing belt.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1993 (v.170#6) pg. 93

How to check, adjust and replace the accessory drive (serpentine) belt.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1998 (v.175#12) pg. 130

Easy-to-make, easy-to-use belt tightener.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1983 (v.222#4) pg. 129

Tip on loosening vibration-damper pulley bolt.
POPULAR SCIENCE Feb 1986 (v.228#2) pg. 119

Checking for a broken timing belt on a four-cylinder engine.
POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1988 (v.232#3) pg. 102

Tip on proper adjustment of a fan belt.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #218 Sep 1994 (v.19#2) pg. 29

Eliminating accessory drive belt noises.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #223 Feb 1995 (v.19#7) pg. 17
Added Info SKINNED KNUCKLES #225 Apr 1995 (v.19#9) pg. 32

Checking serpentine belts for signs of wear.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #245 Dec 1996 (v.21#5) pg. 24

Accessory belt drives. Correct tension is key to belt life and efficient operation. Includes a troubleshooting guide for automatic belt tensioning systems.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #259 Feb 1998 (v.22#7) pg. 27

Maintaining camshaft timing belts.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #276 Jul 1999 (v.23#12) pg. 11

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