Preventive maintenance is the way. Do periodic checks and replace the belt at it's scheduled internal. In your case you already fixed the OFHG which is a step in the right direction.
We also have visual access to portions of the belt, so check those for any obvious signs of damage. And look at the pulleys to make sure they don't have damaged edges.
Some folks might go a little farther than that and replace engine mounts. I didn't do so on my car.
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Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal
How exactly do you avoid this? If the belt look nice dark and no cracks everything should be good?
Like my OFHG was leaking and I replaced it, cleaned the belt after with simple green and power washer. How can I make sure all good?
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