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Old 14th December 2021, 19:23   #8
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... I'm after some information if someone has to the following questions 1. should the belt be sealed in plastic polythene etc .. unopened ? . 2. should it be coiled / packaged in a certain fashion ? 3. are they stamped on the belt with a production date or shelf life advice ?
I bought and fitted a Gates kit, so ...
  1. No.
  2. Yes, coiled like a relaxing python. No twisting or hairpin bends.
  3. No, but shelf life is not a concern. The belts will last 20 years in service so even longer basking in the luxury of a moderate and stable temperature shelf.

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