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Posted by: malaga_red75 Dec 17 2008, 11:21 PM

So i will not be replacing the A/C pump or the power steering pump...so what custom belt have you been using to drive the alternator? Is it from another car? Where can I get one? Thanks in advance.

-Peter

Posted by: 914helo Dec 17 2008, 11:39 PM

On my SVX conversion I kept the belt tensioner below the power steering bracket and put it about in the middle of the adjustment range. Count the # of ribs (usually 4 or 5) and measure with a string how long of a belt you will need. My local Carquest let me dig around the belts for a 5 rib that is ___ inches long. In the spring I hope to be adding AC.

Posted by: TonyAKAVW Dec 18 2008, 04:26 PM

I flipped my alternator around so it may not be the same as what you need, but I just took a measurement with the old belt that I had cut, and went to Pep Boys and did the same as Kent.

Posted by: plymouth37 Dec 18 2008, 04:56 PM

On my 2004 WRX engine with no A/C or PS I am running a Goodyear Gatorback alternator belt Part number 4050272-5PK690.

Posted by: malaga_red75 Dec 19 2008, 01:17 AM

Cool, Thanks guys...I think I will check for a gatorback since my alternator will still be in the stock location.

-Peter

Posted by: budman5201 Dec 26 2008, 09:06 AM

QUOTE(malaga_red75 @ Dec 19 2008, 12:17 AM)

Cool, Thanks guys...I think I will check for a gatorback since my alternator will still be in the stock location.

-Peter

27.5 inch belt 4 or 5 rib. 5 rib will be hard to come by, but the 4 rib is Common.

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Posted by: malaga_red75 Jan 2 2009, 11:14 PM

I went on Summit and found a 5 rib gatorback at 27.25in or a 4 rib gatorback at 27.5in. What is more important...being 27.5in or having 5 ribs?

Thanks in advance.

-Peter