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Replacement Belts Question
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 11:26 am
by Crankshaft Culture
I bought replacement belts for my '89 L300. This includes both alternator, power steering, and A/C belts. I got Gates brand (part numbers were obtained here:
www.delica.ca/forum/download/file.php?id=9411).
However, I noticed the belts that are currently on my 4D56 are not notched; they're flat. The Gates belts I got are notched V belts.
Will these work or am I missing something?
Replacement Belts Question
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 12:43 pm
by lrp374
The belts work but my experience is the alternator belts only last 10 to 20 kkm. The others are fine.
Replacement Belts Question
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2017 5:24 pm
by Crankshaft Culture
So I double-checked my belts and it turns out I likely do have the correct ones. I didn't realize they're all V-belts, and that is what I have, although the Gates V belts are ribbed or cogged or whatever you call it when there are little valleys instead of being smooth.
Replacement Belts Question
Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 1:56 pm
by Growlerbearnz
I had squeaky belts even after fitting new ones, and investigated:
http://www.delica.ca/forum/viewtopic.ph ... 4&p=133471
TL;DR: Un-ribbed belts can wear a groove in the pulleys, which can interfere with the taller Gates style belt. Your new belts should work fine, but if they start squealing check them for abnormal wear patterns.