VA50th

Any recommendations for the proper serpentine belt replacement? I'm a bit confused on the correct size? What brand is the best?

Thanks!

John A. Marker

Is your current belt gone....?? If it is still there, you will find a series of numbers on the belt...one represents the length. Replace it with a like belt. Most of the brands out there will be good.

RollaMo-LT4

This is what I bought for my LT4.
1996 LT4 and LT1 use the same belt.

Gates Micro-V AT® - Serpentine Belt
Part Number: K060670

UPC: 72053248265
13/16" x 67 1/2"
Section: K
Number of Ribs: 6
Top Width (in): .807
Top Width (mm): 20
Outside Circumference (in): 67.543
Outside Circumference (mm): 1716


Diagram from the FSM for a '96 belt routing.

VA50th

Thanks

The current belt is still working. Car has about 46k miles. Took it in yesterday for state inspection (it passed) but it was recommended to have the belt replaced. Owners manual says replace at 60k..?

I plan to do a visual inspection on the belt myself today. If I order the belt I'm wondering how difficult it is to do the job yourself? Most say it's not hard if you have the right tool.

RollaMo-LT4

This is something that takes you about 5 minutes in your driveway.
No special tools really needed, but they do make a serpentine belt tool that makes it slightly easer to move the idler pulley.
Do a google search for idler tension pulley tool and you'll see lots of options.
But I didn't use one. I just used a breaker bar and socket (not sure what size now).

In the picture I posted above, you can see the idler pulley with the arrow.
That pulley is spring loaded, and you raise it up in the direction of the arrow.
This removes all tension on the belt and it slips right off.

Pay close attention to the routing diagram when placing the new belt on, once again raising the idler pulley.
If you find it difficult to get the belt over any of the pulleys, double check you have it routed correctly.
If it is not routed correctly, you won't be able to get it over the last pulley.

VA50th

Thanks Rolla

Looks like they sell Gates belts at CarQuest and we have one near by. I'll check and see if they have what I need.