Serpentine Belt

[MidwestMotorman]

Another thing to look for is fraying of the belt on one edge. If you see fraying on an inside edge of the belt, it usually means a bearing is going bad in one of the components, and is putting more load on one side of the belt. A misaligned accessory will do the same thing.

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99 2500 QC longbox, SLT, 4x4, 24V Cummins, 5 spd, 3. 55 LSD

 

[Tom W]

If you replace it I suggest the Gatorback belt available at several local part stores. Be sure to use a "LONG" 3/8 ratchet or breaker bar. I used my long torquewhench. An additional person to position the belt is also helpful.
Tom

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Tom W in Austin Tx 98 24v 2500 Quadcab, auto, 3. 54, lsd, Rhino, white/driftwood, Banks Stinger Plus, 275 injectors, Manix grill, nerf bars , DTT's TC, valvebody, cooler, Smartbox, Mag-hytec trans & diff, Pac brake, Bilsteins, dual Walker mufflers, Roadmaster suspension.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

Anybody know the Gatorback Part Number?

 

[John Berger]

What is the best way to tell if the serpentine belt needs replacement. I have longitudinal wear showing up on the belt. I would hesitate to call them cracks. Looks more like pitting. The service manual procedure looks simple enough to follow. Any helpful advice on what to avoid? TIA



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1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 2wd; 5 spd; 4:10 LSD rear; Mag-Hytec differential cover; US Gear EGT and Boost gauges. Stewart Warner Fuel Pressure Gauge with dual senders, Westach Oil Temp Gauge for differential. Rancho 9000 shocks, PowerEdge EZ Box, Amsoil foam air filter and synthetics in the motor and differential. Cummins Power, don't leave home without it

 

[EricBu12]

If there are cracks running crossways to the belt and they are like knife-cuts, replace the belt.
The belt is held tight by a tensioning arm that you use a 3/8th's drive ratchet to release the tension then slip off the belt.


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2001 QC 2500 4x4 bronze W/two tone Driftwood, 24valve HO 6sp. Blue chip 4-wire box, mag hytec dif. cover, BD stage 1 injectors. Westin side bars, fender flares, Rancho RSX off-road shocks, Spray on bedliner, sweet tooth grill, Leer shell Painted to match with LED marker lights, Bf Goodrich AT Tires. Bed rug inside shell W/aux marine deep cycle batt for lights, etc. M Brolins' CB mount.
Name of rig is "big bronze Brute"

 

[illflem]

I've found it best to use a 3/8" ratchet with a cheater bar. You need to get a few clicks to move the tensioner enough. You can thread the belt though all the grooved pulleys and get it in place before moving the tensioner, after you retract the tensioner just slip the belt under the smooth idler that the top of the belt runs on. With the cheater it's easy to hold the tensioner with your left elbow giving you both hands to work with.

 

[Tom W]

Goodyear Gatorback belt, # 4080810 or 8PK2055
Tom

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Tom W in Austin Tx 98 24v 2500 Quadcab, auto, 3. 54, lsd, Rhino, white/driftwood, Banks Stinger Plus, 275 injectors, Manix grill, nerf bars , DTT's TC, valvebody, cooler, Smartbox, Mag-hytec trans & diff, Pac brake, Bilsteins, dual Walker mufflers, Roadmaster suspension.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

Thanks!