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...
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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.
