Originally posted by racerx159 on May/25/05
After doing some research, I noticed that the ever so famous belt size guide by Holden is slightly off. I noticed it after seeing that on his guide the stock ac belt was listed as 31 inches but when you go to an autoparts store and give your car information, the actual belt size is 33.2 inches or 845mm. I checked this on four different websites and has been confirmed.
In his guide it states that the stock belt for the crank to alt is 33 inches when in reality it is 31 inches. I also verified this on four websites.
The power steering information is correct though.
Btw, the sites were autozone, pepboys, dayco.com, and goodyearbeltsandhose.com.
Also, a little more research led me to the car that uses the 35.0 inch belt that is needed on some of these applications. Go to an autoparts store and ask for the power steering belt for a 98 honda crv 4 wheel drive vehicle. It is 35.0 inches or 890mm. Belt sizes will differ from each other depending on the brand, so adjust accordingly. Dayco's tend to run a bit smaller gatorbacks are pretty much on point so you may have to get a belt that is smaller and get the next lower or higher one. If you can, try to compare the original belt that is on the car so you can see how the new belt will compare against that one.
Enjoy the show folks! Maybe we can make this a common topic since it is a veryyy common topic asked commonly, lol.
Stock Belt Sizes
AC = 33.2" = 845mm
PS = 36.5" = 930mm
Alt. = 31" = 785mm
6psi JRSC Belt Sizes
AC = 33.2" = 845mm
PS = 36.5" = 930mm
Alt. = 31.5" = 800mm
Blower = 24.5" = 620mm
9psi Stepper
AC = 33.2" = 845mm
PS = 36.5" = 930mm
Alt. = 31.5" = 800mm
Blower = 640mm
10psi JRSC with CRV Pulley Belt Sizes
AC = 34.7" = 880mm
PS = 35.5" = 900mm
Alt= 33.5" = 850mm
Blower = 24.5" = 620mm
8psi JRSC with Blower Pulley Belt Sizes
AC = 33.2" = 845mm
PS = 36.5" = 930mm
Alt= 31.5" = 800mm
Blower = 23.4"-24" = 595mm-610mm
For the CRV pulley set up you can get a belt that is 33.2-33.5 or 845mm-850mm for the alternator to crank.
For the CRV pulley set up you can get a belt that is 34.5-35 or the 880-890mm for the ac compressor to the crank. I find it is best to use the ac belt from a 94-01 acura integra ls which is a 34.7 inch or 880mm belt.
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