Posted By: Master_Mariner
Auxillary Belt Guard - 31/10/2019 12:06
HI All,
I've read on these pages a few too many horror stories of what can happen should the auxiliary belt let go and wrap itself around the main cambelt at high revs.
So just a quick thank you to Joe of FCSS (CountryCruising on this forum) - I'd brought my 20vt6 in for a service, and a check over and as you do the conversation ranged from everything from tyre pressures to future proofing issues like rusty sunroofs.
Joe's a calming voice of reason in the paranoia that Coupe ownership can bring - and he told me that FCSS had a solution to the risk of a jumping aux belt and that he would fit their proprietary Aux Belt Guard. And within a few minutes it was in place and scratch one less item on the "to do list". And one less worry!
And thanks to for Joe going over my car from front to back, top to bottom- and additional to the planned service, picking up and resolving some issues I didn't even realise were issues. All done calmly and without fuss.
I also had the opportunity to see the quality of work that a full restoration brings on a long term blue coop. And got a climpse of a very safe and secure Bumblebee getting ready for an engine out prep! My 20vt6 isn't so far away from the next issue - bodywork and bumpers....so its refreshing to see how it will be taken care of
I know Joe's taking a well deserved short holiday this week - but I've urged him to put some more video's or content out about FCSS. At a time where its getting hard to get old of some routine items- Joe's working through future proofing solutions on a number of things- and for one, I'm grateful for his passion-and others on this forum- that give so much guidance on the ownership of the Coupe!
- MY EDIT - Cheers Joe - My coupe felt really great on the 200 mile jog back home last night. And whilst I doubt a belt will go.....should it I know I am covered now!
Regards
MM
I've read on these pages a few too many horror stories of what can happen should the auxiliary belt let go and wrap itself around the main cambelt at high revs.
So just a quick thank you to Joe of FCSS (CountryCruising on this forum) - I'd brought my 20vt6 in for a service, and a check over and as you do the conversation ranged from everything from tyre pressures to future proofing issues like rusty sunroofs.
Joe's a calming voice of reason in the paranoia that Coupe ownership can bring - and he told me that FCSS had a solution to the risk of a jumping aux belt and that he would fit their proprietary Aux Belt Guard. And within a few minutes it was in place and scratch one less item on the "to do list". And one less worry!
And thanks to for Joe going over my car from front to back, top to bottom- and additional to the planned service, picking up and resolving some issues I didn't even realise were issues. All done calmly and without fuss.
I also had the opportunity to see the quality of work that a full restoration brings on a long term blue coop. And got a climpse of a very safe and secure Bumblebee getting ready for an engine out prep! My 20vt6 isn't so far away from the next issue - bodywork and bumpers....so its refreshing to see how it will be taken care of
I know Joe's taking a well deserved short holiday this week - but I've urged him to put some more video's or content out about FCSS. At a time where its getting hard to get old of some routine items- Joe's working through future proofing solutions on a number of things- and for one, I'm grateful for his passion-and others on this forum- that give so much guidance on the ownership of the Coupe!
- MY EDIT - Cheers Joe - My coupe felt really great on the 200 mile jog back home last night. And whilst I doubt a belt will go.....should it I know I am covered now!
Regards
MM