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jimfixit
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Jun 18, 2014

serpentine belt# for wrkhrse 8.1L w/A/C

Where can I get a serpentine belt # for a 2003 workhorse 8.1L w/A/C? I've heard that the Goodyear Gaterback is better than the original - any opinions? The belt is different for a Class A than for a truck.

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  • FrankShore wrote:
    I always recommend a Gates brand.


    +1 IMO one of the best belts on market
  • If you have the P chassis you want the 103" belt. If you have the W chassis, you need the 108" belt. I prefer the Gates brand and have had terrible luck with Dayco. All you need to change it is a 3/8" breaker bar and a way to hold the breaker bar back to release tension on the idler pulley. I hold my breaker back with a ratchet strap and this gives me both hands to route the belt. Last time I changed one was beside I-80 and it took about 15 minutes.
  • I always recommend NAPA, They stand behind there products nationwide no questions asked.
  • Mine is a 2004 but I think the belt is the same. here are the numbers for different brands.

    Serpetine Belt number Workhorse W0000581
    Auto Zone Kelley Spring 1080K6
    Gates K061080 or 25-061080
    AC Delco 6K1080
    Napa 25-061080
    Carquest K061080
    Goodyear 4061080

    If you can't find a belt routing diagram somewhere on the engine, I could not find one, make sure you draw one before taking the old belt off. take digital pictures also, might help. A 3/8" drive ratchet or breaker bar inserted into the square hole on the side of the tensioner works fine to release the tension to remove the belt

    Belt diagram