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[GrahamK]

I wonder if a 30mm stretch over the life of the belt might be expected, or whether it probably started out longer than the 2020mm that VX say is the only belt option(with A/C)

Thanks for looking Albs.

It's not the most sexy or interesting problem to have with a car, but it's bloody annoying. I feel like i'm going round in circles, unlike the belt.

[Osprey]

My water pump pulley is the same diameter as yours - 130mm.  Everything else looks the same too.

The only possible difference I can see is the tensioner, but it's hard to tell because yours is in its slack position obviously.



My tensioner pulley and power steering pulley are around 400mm apart between centres with the belt on.  Does this tally with yours? 

I'd be surprised if a belt could stretch 30mm - my old one can't have been more than 5mm over size after 40K.  The original length should be printed on it anyway. 

Must ne very annoying 

[GrahamK]

Hi Osprey,

The pulleys on mine are around 420 between centres, but that is unloaded. I think 400mm will be spot on for mine too, if I could get a belt on.

[tidla]

to get you out of trouble just buy a belt from a local motor factors that fits (+30mm or what ever) 6pk 2050 or closer.

6pk= no of ribs, 2050= length.

[GrahamK]

Tidla,
This is exactly what I've done.

Gates 6PK2050 should be delivered tomorrow.
Still surprised and very dissapointed by Vauxhalls "2020 is the only option" and are you routing it correctly?
I'll let you know when the new belt comes.

[GrahamK]

New belt arrived this morning in a fetching shade of green.
30 mm longer than VX say and fits perfectly. Tensioner nicely about midway.
I have still no idea why the 2020 does not fit. VX still not interested, which is a dissapointment. I've generally found VX pretty good. Hey Ho.
It's a Gates 6PK2050 ES (extended service) whatever that means. The clue might be on the pictures on the package which show buses, trucks and tractors!
So my friend was right, it really is a tractor.

[Osprey]

Well done Graham - good old British determination.