FLORIDA

I am available next Wednesday Dec 31 near the Orlando airport, exit 12 off 528, Goldenrod. You might have to order the Gaterback belts. You bring the belts and I will bring the tools. Steve 321-987-7741

jngoldin

I replaced my main serpentine belt in probably less than 10 minutes. Used a long breaker bar with a 15 mm socket to move the belt tensioner. I agree with other posters, it is really easy.

TEXHAWK0

I just looked at my factory Z06 belts and it came with
6PK2030 and 4PK1073 belts.

Gatorback makes a 4060798 (6PK2025) and a 4060802 (6PK2035)
I think I would go with the belt that is slightly longer rather than shorter.

Same on the other belt.
Gatorbacks are 4040420 (4PK1065) and 4040425 (4PK1080).
So you can go 8mm under or 7mm over.

Note, the length is coded in the part number. ]
2030 is the length in mm, or about 79.9 inches.
1073 is about 1073/25.4 = 42.2 inches.

lp2k

so tex, your saying i should go slightly larger? reason by any chance? thanks everyone

TEXHAWK0

What I was pointing out is that the Gatorback belts do not come in the exact factory size, so you have to go slightly smaller or slightly larger.
What I have run into on other cars is that if you go smaller, you may not be able to get the belt on. Whereas if you go slightly larger, the belt tensioner will still be within working range.
In this case, you may be able to use the smaller belt. Either way, your are only talking about 5mm to 7mm, or .2 to .3 inches difference.

Patman

I just had a local mechanic do mine, although the guy is also familiar with C5s since he's got a supercharged 2002 Z06! He only charged me $24 in labor to change the belts!

cycleboy

Guys,

I just replaced both serpentine belts in my 98 C5 mid Dec. I was pulling out of the garage last night and noticed a whine coming from the engine compartment. On close inspection, I noticed the Crank Shaft pulley is out of allignment with the rest of the pulleys. I called the dealer and they said this is a known issue with the C5s and the new CS pulley is 279 plus tax. It looks to me that the main belt CS pulley has slid back about a quarter inch and the belt is riding on the front of the crank shaft pulley. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am mechanically inclined and have tools. Is this something a one man own garage mechanic can do alone? I do not want to give anymore money to the dealership.

The Wrench

Cycleboy, yes, this is a pretty common issue. Replacing the front pulley/balancer is not a trivial task; but many of us have done it in the garage with jackstands and the normal assortment of tools. You must pull the steering rack, etc, etc. Plan on 5-6 hours of fun for a novice.
Imagine what the dealer will want??????
By the time you get the pulley off, you are half way to a cam install (hint, hint). I would suggest you install an underdrive (smaller pulley). They are priced about $250 from aSD, Powerbond, SLP, etc.

Do a search here, tons of info and photos.

DG

FLORIDA

Lp2K Are you still interested in my help?

iced98lx

I picked my powerbond 25% UD pulley and both belts up from SDParts(.com) for $220 for my cam install. if you have an M6 it's easier than an A4 but the A4 is still not that bad.

AviatorVette

i dont get it why these fools charge so much its annoying. Max I would pay for this kinda job is $30. I am going to have to do it on my own tomorrow. Hopefully it goes smoothly.

KeyoRacing

anyone know some place thats not going to KILL ME with the price to have them put the belts on in or near Philadelphia?

Thanks

mojo1

piece of cake

dbaker

Installing headers on my 02Z this week.....replacing both belts at same time.

\db2
carolina

cdkcorvette7

Do it yourself, all you need is one wrench and the new belts.

BTW, you should start your own thread in the future. This one is really old...

KingTut

There is a lot of good information that gets lost when you start a new thread - and some of the best answers might get lost.

But I strongly second the thought that this is a DIY project. I got quots of $170 with no-name belts. Went to O'Reilly and got:

Gates Micro-V AT K040420 & K060798 for $48.98 + tax They fit perfect.

Took maybe 15 minutes - it always takes longer the first time. The service manual says use a breaker bar and you think that you are going to have to pull/push really hard. Not the case - one hand was plenty of pressure. I took off the belt at the alternator pully first and put it back last. On the A/C used the small middle pully as the on/off point.

Note old belts were 11 years and 30K old - they looked brand new - they do not make belts like they used to - they are way better and last way longer. Anyway I feel like I am good for another 10Y30K easy. Also did all the hoses - replaced with the silicone set - another technology step up and just a better product for longer lasting safety.

cdkcorvette7

Check out this link in the rules section: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/foru...s-or-more.html

FWIW; I find it easiest to slip the drive belt off of the large smooth water pump pulley and to slip it over that pulley last when installing the new one on the upper drive belt system.

QCVette

I have to agree with the other posts that this is a DIY job. It is probably only 10 or 15 minutes if you have access to ramps or can get it in the air a little for the AC belt from the bottom.

I did mine when I changed the harmonic balancer. There is nothing complicated about changing the belt. It is just a standard tensioner. Use the wrench/breaker and move it to release tension and the belt pulls off. It goes on the same way.

Find the belts you want (a lot of people like the gatorbacks) and DIY. You will then know you have the good belts and save a bunch of money.

Good luck.

KingTut

And found there was this:

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Ready Z06

How hard is it to change the ac tensioner on a c5 ZO6