I do tensioners/belts on every one of our family's cars every 25,000 reasoning it's cheaper than a rebuild.
The last belt was QH and never had a problem with belts in 25 years.
As said though the micro cracks are just in the rubber surface on the teeth, and does not affect it's strength.
tabetha
Last edited by tabetha; Dec 8, 2008 at 11:48 PM.