What size serpentine belt?
I have a road trip in the very near future and would like to carry an extra serpentine belt. Anyone know the correct one. The auto parts store says anything but, motorhomes is what they have listed....
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One of the things you can do to really help yourself is, do whatever is possible to look 360 degrees all the way around that serpentine belt, to acquire a part number off of it. It may, or may not be on the back side. It all depends how strong the printing was when the belt was originally made. But, if you can get that number, then you're home free as far as a measurement is concerned.
And, many times, a serpentine belt is held in place with a spring loaded tensioner. If you're lucky to have that, you'll more than likely need a 1/2" drive ratchet handle that will fit into the opening for that tensioner. Then, simply pull or push, whichever allows the belt to release tension and, it will slip off of all the pulleys, idlers, etc. Then, you have to work it around the fan blade tips to get it out so you can measure it or, find whatever numbers are on it.
If, as you say, it's been quite a while since it's been changed, I'd definitely get a new one, install it, and keep the old one for emergency service, if and when needed, 'till you can get a new one.
Scott
And, many times, a serpentine belt is held in place with a spring loaded tensioner. If you're lucky to have that, you'll more than likely need a 1/2" drive ratchet handle that will fit into the opening for that tensioner. Then, simply pull or push, whichever allows the belt to release tension and, it will slip off of all the pulleys, idlers, etc. Then, you have to work it around the fan blade tips to get it out so you can measure it or, find whatever numbers are on it.
If, as you say, it's been quite a while since it's been changed, I'd definitely get a new one, install it, and keep the old one for emergency service, if and when needed, 'till you can get a new one.
Scott
