Need New Serp Belt

[dakotajeep]

I bought one from *cough* Advance *cough* since they are close but it seems to be too short. Does has anyone replaced theirs that know the part # and where they got it from? I almost lost it when the serp belt didnt fit since they also sold me a tensioner that didnt work!!!! Talk about some wasted trips to Advance.

Thanks
Thad

 

[BROWNIEBOY525]

did ya go on there website and run the number one the belt.

 

[dakotajeep]

did ya go on there website and run the number one the belt.

Yeah, but its shorter than the one thats one there. I understand they should stretch a little but....I had the tensioner all the way over and it still couldnt fit. I put the old one back on and it seems to works fine but I definately want a new one since the old one was routed wrong and is pretty worn.

 

[creighta]

I go a new belt w/ when I installed the a/c kit in my truck last spring. It had the same problem. I had a friend hold the tensioner down while I worked the left side partially on, then I cranked the ignition and it jumped into place.

Granted this wasn't a great idea, but it worked and the belt stretched out to feel o.k.

 

[Double-S-Diesel]

If I reacall correctly there were like 3 or 4 different tensioners, and that many belts also.

 

[Dirtleg]

I put a new belt on in August had the same issue. It came up just a wee bit short. I found that if I put the belt behind the tensioner and then cranked the tensioner over all the way I could then get it over the A/C pulley and then slide it onto the tensioner. It was a pain for sure but went right on once I figured out the right sequence.

Double check your part # as has been mentioned so you're not wasting your time just in case. Good luck.

 

[dakotajeep]

I go a new belt w/ when I installed the a/c kit in my truck last spring. It had the same problem. I had a friend hold the tensioner down while I worked the left side partially on, then I cranked the ignition and it jumped into place.

Granted this wasn't a great idea, but it worked and the belt stretched out to feel o.k.

Totally redneck.. ..and I love it...Still got all your fingers?

 

[dakotajeep]

If I reacall correctly there were like 3 or 4 different tensioners, and that many belts also.

nice!!!! Seems about right

 

[dakotajeep]

I put a new belt on in August had the same issue. It came up just a wee bit short. I found that if I put the belt behind the tensioner and then cranked the tensioner over all the way I could then get it over the A/C pulley and then slide it onto the tensioner. It was a pain for sure but went right on once I figured out the right sequence.

Double check your part # as has been mentioned so you're not wasting your time just in case. Good luck.

I think this just might work for me.....

 

[Russ]

I can't find it now but IIRC it's either 112 1/2" or 111 1/2" It's the 1/2" that makes all the differance

 

[dakotajeep]

I can't find it now but IIRC it's either 112 1/2" or 111 1/2" It's the 1/2" that makes all the differance

What is the correct or recommended length?? What is IIRC?

 

[IDIJunkie]

I always end up loosening up the alternator bolts about a 1/2 inch and it makes the belt go on so much easier.

 

[dakotajeep]

I always end up loosening up the alternator bolts about a 1/2 inch and it makes the belt go on so much easier.

Nice, this stuff should be in a sticky somewhere...its just good stuff to know!!!

 

[Russ]

What is the correct or recommended length?? What is IIRC?

IF I Remember Correctly I'm still looking for the tag, It's here some where.

 

[Exekiel69]

I buy them at napa and they always fit the first time with no hassle, I don't buy any dayco belts at advance anymore, I know it is better to come with the right size but I never need it when I ask for the belts at napa.