I grabbed a Serp belt from a junk yard that I took off my self from a 96 that I have gathered other parts from for my 96. Got it home and it seems maybe an inch or so longer? Can they be stretched? I routed it but I can not get any tension on the belt at all. Any thoughts? thanks

 

Just replaced mine...88 4.0...honestly id avoid junk yard serp belts...no telling how old they are...go pick one up at o Reilly for 15 bucks...

 

I second that. There are just some things that you don't get from a bone yard. Plus for like 4 bucks more than what you paid gets you brand new with warranty.

 

It wasn't going to be permanent just waned to see if that was the cause of the squealing. It was only a $1.99 , but i guess ill pick up a new one tomorrow. Is there different sizes though, like should I measure mine instead of just saying what vehicle I have at the auto store?

 

I wouldn't...id buy the one at the auto store and then compare it to your original one...I paid 15 bucks for mine and put it on...which was a pain in the ***...

 

$2 wasted... there only $18 new... and yes there are several different ones...

 

Yup there are a couple different lengths.

 

From what I've read they make different lengths for different applications...such as with or without ac etc

 

there are 3 different 4.0's used in cherokees... thats the big difference... even without AC there is a delete pulley... but honestly ive never seen a XJ without AC...