alternator belt - length?

vwmk3jon · May 25, 2011, 08:39:00 PM

Theres two lengths of belt available. which one people use when going turbo? theres 675 or 695mm?

cheers

dub-disaster · May 25, 2011, 09:01:45 PM

I'm using a 700 but then I'm not realy using the correct braket with a spacer.

vwmk3jon · May 25, 2011, 09:20:41 PM

hmmm, i saw the 3F (GT) listed under the 695mm belt.

dub-disaster · May 25, 2011, 10:04:12 PM

i just went to halfords bought 3 belts that looked about right (cost about £2 each with trade discount) took them all home and tried them all out 700 fitted best for me

PeteG40 · May 26, 2011, 08:16:36 AM

it depends on which pullies you are using i believe, there are early and late ones on non g40 mk2s and 3s

vwmk3jon · May 26, 2011, 03:53:21 PM

Thought it'd be something like that Pet. Cheers

I'll revert back to plan B - get it all fitted up and the measure it.

cheys03 · May 26, 2011, 05:21:17 PM

Quote from: vwmk3jon on May 26, 2011, 03:53:21 PM
Thought it'd be something like that Pet.
- get it all fitted up and the measure it.

oy oyyy!

vwmk3jon · May 27, 2011, 06:30:58 PM

ive got a cheap keyboard (i break them!) so the buttons dont always work right! Meant to put pete but couldnt be arsed to edit it.

vwmk3jon · July 20, 2011, 12:09:35 AM

Turned out a 750mm belt worked the best for me

got it on trade discount too!