Wrong Serpentine Belt???
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From: Bergen County, NJ
Wrong Serpentine Belt???
I'm changing my belt this afternoon.
The inner belt is the new one [outer belt old one].
Did they send me the wrong belt, or do they actually stretch this much.
Old belt says 'Gates' Micro V K060923
New belt says 'Gates' Micro V K060860
Thanks in Advance
The inner belt is the new one [outer belt old one].
Did they send me the wrong belt, or do they actually stretch this much.
Old belt says 'Gates' Micro V K060923
New belt says 'Gates' Micro V K060860
Thanks in Advance
Burning Brakes
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Looks like the wrong size. The built might stretch a little over time, but I don't think they can stretch that much. If the old one fit snug/tight, I doubt you'll even be able to get that new on ...
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From: Bergen County, NJ
Please Do Not Answer this question.
I just replaced the old one and its such a tight fit that the new one they sent me cannot be the right one.
This is the 2nd item I will send back from this same order.
They just lost a customer.
I just replaced the old one and its such a tight fit that the new one they sent me cannot be the right one.
This is the 2nd item I will send back from this same order.
They just lost a customer.
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From: Brewster NY
Assuming by the 88 in your name means it's an '88. The K060923 is the right belt. It's a common belt and you should just by it from a local auto parts store that has Gates. The part number is the size. the 6 means 6 ribs and the rest of the number is roughly length.
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Originally Posted by ecna
Assuming by the 88 in your name means it's an '88. The K060923 is the right belt. It's a common belt and you should just by it from a local auto parts store that has Gates. The part number is the size. the 6 means 6 ribs and the rest of the number is roughly length.
There is no way on this earth that I can fit the smaller [new] belt on.
I am sure that all the pulleys [etc] are stock.
I'll have to call the supplier & deal with it.
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