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Originally Posted by Mike Noc
Unfortunately Jules the later Rover service sheets had the belts down for an inspection every 15k miles instead of replacement at 90k miles. 
As you say change every 90k miles or 6 years for peace of mind. |
Indeed Mike which makes it look even worse for garages:
Assuming the AC belt splits at 70k and I see them at 120k ready to shred, that means they have slipped through 3 inspections
They probably just look at the outside of the main belt round the power steering pulley which usually looks fine.
To inspect the AC belt all that is required is to remove ONE fastener on the undertray and peer in at the AC tensioner roller to see the inner belt.
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Originally Posted by Rob Bell
Is there any other way I can test for a worn strut bearing before biting the bullet, buying the parts and the spring compressors required for their replacement?
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Very easy Rob (no tools required) :
Feel each front road spring in turn while someone else turns the steering either side of centre.
You can narrow it down to which strut bearing is indented.
Probably both if you were born unlucky
