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Old 16th Jan 2023, 1:23 pm   #1
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Default Sony system belts!

"What a mess" he said "the door won't open", this is what I found yuk! I need to find a couple of belt kits any suggestions? It's a Sony HCD A490.

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Old 16th Jan 2023, 2:13 pm   #2
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Default Re: Sony system belts!

This seems normal for Sonys of this era.

Have you looked at CPC's selection (Codes like AVBELTXX)?
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Old 16th Jan 2023, 3:45 pm   #3
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Thanks Nick ,The pulleys cleaned up nicely after a soak in petrol. Mick.
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Old 16th Jan 2023, 4:28 pm   #4
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Cif also works surprisingly well.
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Old 17th Jan 2023, 11:15 am   #5
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Oh no. It's a TCM190 rev mech. Run away!!!
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I get my belts either from ASWO (you have to be in the trade) or from a chap in Germany called Blackreel. If you buy from him they will be the correct belts.
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