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Originally Posted by tyl604
For the serpentine belt do you just put a ratchet on the tensioner, release tension, and easily replace the belt? Like on my Lexus? My 81 300SD is way harder to replace a belt.
What could have happened to the tire?
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It doesn't have a serpentine belt, all accessories are electrically driven and the alternator is incorporated into the low-speed electric motor assist off the flywheel.
I always disliked V-belts, serpentine belts were a big improvement and no serpentine belts at all seem like an even bigger improvement.
The electrically driven HVAC thing worries me a little but the electrical power steering on my GLK has been flawless and it makes a whole bunch more sense to use electricity for power assist than pumps, hoses seals ect, in that application.