Ribbed Belt in Service History means what exactly?

[Godbarber01]

Hi,

As the title says really, I plan on putting some more power though my Leon Cupra but before I do so I want to ensure that the Cam Belt has been changed as the dealer couldn't tell me whether or not the last owner had done it.

I noticed around 10k miles ago on the service the 'Ribbed Belt' had been replaced according to the check.

The only logical thing I could think that this relates to is the Timing Belt, if anybody knows for certain though please let me know as it will save me £200!

Thanks,

 

[LukeFR]

I have had my belt changed twice now and I'm pretty certain the ribbed belt is indeed the timing belt.

 

[jreedy]

It could also mean the Auxiliary belt

As in the belt that goes over the Alternator/A/c pump etc

 

[richicupra]

"Ribbed belt" was ticked by SEAT in my service book when they did the cambelt

 

[MJ]

Timing belt is usually referred to as the "toothed" belt but hey - I didn't write the service literature or invent the vague terms.

 

[LukeFR]

It could also mean the Auxiliary belt

As in the belt that goes over the Alternator/A/c pump etc

Pretty certain there isn't another belt option in the book.

I had the alternator belt replaced as same time too.

 

[MJ]

It does fit though as the aux belt is ribbed!

 

[LukeFR]

It does fit though as the aux belt is ribbed!

Very true, but memory serves me right ribbed belt is the only option in the book.

 

[MJ]

Yep I've seen it in them.

 

[LukeFR]

From a 2007 TDI FR

 

[streetbeef]

Ribbed belt is defo the auxiliary belt

 

[Crafoo]

Another vote here for aux belt

 

[chr1sd]

I bought mine privately a couple of months ago. all the service history is with the car and the guy i bought it off said the garage had changed the timing belt at the last service, the 'ribbed belt' box had been ticked.

However, either one or both of them was full of sh@t as it hadn't been done at all. Also, if the 'ribbed belt' means the drive belt, they hadn't done that either.

My advice would be, to get it checked. It would take a garage around 30 mins to whip the timing covers off and check the belt and tensioner.