Originally Posted by
chuK_138
Better find out where the leak is first. No sense spending extra $$$ if you don't have to. Easiest way to check if it's the IC is to remove the Y-pipe and look for residue. If there's no slime all over everything, you're okay. If you see slime, get the wallet ready.
As for the belt, it runs every accessory. If it breaks/pops off, you lose everything but engine power. Been there too!
Agreed, I've been there too. I had a hairline crack at the coolant plastic tee fitting returning to the coolant tank. It only spit when I ran real hard (autoX). At WOT,off,WOT, and with a little hot coolant on the belt; PRESTO, belt slipped/jumped off. I replaced with barbed brass tee. As Chuck mentioned; find your leak and fix. And yeah, order the proper belt from Rob @ N.W.'s. And depending on the mileage, you may need a new belt tensioner perhaps?