dry sump oil pump belt service recommendation?

[Fast Freddy]

how often should this part be changed. is it based on mileage or time?

 

[The Grey Ghost]

I seem to remember reading previous posts recommending 30k for regular driven cars, but much sooner if the car just sat.

I pull the cover every other oil change and check it though.

 

[Fast Freddy]

I seem to remember reading previous posts recommending 30k for regular driven cars, but much sooner if the car just sat.

I pull the cover every other oil change and check it though.

thanks for the info. i found it in my owners manual and yes it is every 30,000 miles. i only have 8,500 miles on the car, so it can wait....

 

[Sinovac]

I believe the manual also calls for a belt change every 3 years regardless of mileage.

 

[jcthorne]

Here is what the manual actually says:

OIL PUMP DRIVE BELT
Change the engine oil pump drive belt if your vehicle has been stored for
an extended period of time (three years or more) without the engine
being operated for at least 30 minutes per year.


I take this to mean that the belt need not be changed until 30k if the car is driven on a regular basis. Even if 30k is many years.

 

[Sinovac]

Here is what the manual actually says:

OIL PUMP DRIVE BELT
Change the engine oil pump drive belt if your vehicle has been stored for
an extended period of time (three years or more) without the engine
being operated for at least 30 minutes per year.


I take this to mean that the belt need not be changed until 30k if the car is driven on a regular basis. Even if 30k is many years.

Thank you. I found the reference in my service manual but it doesn't mention the 30 minutes per year. I have a very early version of the manual so I'm not surprised.

 

[Xcentric]

My '06 service manual doesn't mention 30 minutes per year either. It says change the belt if the engine hasn't been operated for three years. Otherwise, change at 30k miles.

 

[jcthorne]

What I posted was a direct cut and paste from the 2006 Ford GT owners manual PDF from Ford Owner Connection site. Page 191, toward the end of the scheduled maintenance section.

Was not trying to mislead anyone.

 

[Sinovac]

What I posted was a direct cut and paste from the 2006 Ford GT owners manual PDF from Ford Owner Connection site. Page 191, toward the end of the scheduled maintenance section.

Was not trying to mislead anyone.

It's all good. I didn't think that all. I was just pointing out that the service manual didn't mention the 30 minute run time. What you posted from the owner's manual makes sense. I'm embarrassed to say that I don't recall ever reading the owner's manual.

 

[Xcentric]

30 min a year engine operation? wtf? If that's what you're doing, you have other problems.

 

[RALPHIE]

Thank you. I found the reference in my service manual but it doesn't mention the 30 minutes per year. I have a very early version of the manual so I'm not surprised.

My '06 service manual doesn't mention 30 minutes per year either. It says change the belt if the engine hasn't been operated for three years. Otherwise, change at 30k miles.

I have both the 2005 and 2006 Service Manuals. There are quite a few errors and omissions in the 2005, and I would suggest that you obtain a 2006 version and use it for your references. Keep the 2005 version for historical purposes.