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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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so i am doing the alternator swap top to the ac location and i can't find what belt i need i have a 97 so if anyone can give me a part number that would be great thanks
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 11:38 PM
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What engine is yours? Just plug it into autozone or some other parts provider and it will tell you.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 08:02 AM
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What engine is yours? Just plug it into autozone or some other parts provider and it will tell you.
no the belt configuration is different i took out the ac and put the alternator up top so the belt needs to be shorter
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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Wrap a string around the pulleys.
Remove string.
Measure string.
Buy belt based on the measurement.
Done.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 08:34 AM
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Take a piece of string and route it around the pullies and mark it, that will give you the ballpark measurement of the belt you need.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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i was thinking just use the old belt and measure what is left and thats the size i need then right? same thing ?
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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String will get you the closest measurement
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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its a 760k6 after four tips to the auto store lol damn mexican was trying to say in needed to get the correct belt or i couldn't get the warranty. i told him it is the correct belt just shorter so my buddy came from the back to pass it what an idiot
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