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Car Forum / GMC Cars / January 2006Serpentine belt question
Advance lists a first design and a second design serpentine belt for my '92 Grand Am's SOHC Quad Four. Does anyone out there know what distinguishes first and second designs? Advance doesn't know. Big surprise there. > Advance lists a first design and a second design serpentine belt for my '92 > Grand Am's SOHC Quad Four. Does anyone out there know what distinguishes > first and second designs? Advance doesn't know. Big surprise there. Look for a part number on current belt and cross reference it.  Signature----------------- www.thesnoman.com Unfortunately I had this exact same problem the last time the belt was replaced. I have no idea if the one that's on there is first or second generation. >> Advance lists a first design and a second design serpentine belt for my >> '92 Grand Am's SOHC Quad Four. Does anyone out there know what >> distinguishes first and second designs? Advance doesn't know. Big >> surprise there. > > Look for a part number on current belt and cross reference it. > Unfortunately I had this exact same problem the last time the belt was > replaced. I have no idea if the one that's on there is first or second > generation. You're kidding, right? You went through this once before and you're asking this question now? Shame on you. Signature-Mike- mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net You're right. I don't have an excuse for not pursuing it further the first time. The only reason I went with the belt that's on there now is because NAPA had only one listing, not two. >> Unfortunately I had this exact same problem the last time the belt was >> replaced. I have no idea if the one that's on there is first or second [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > asking > this question now? Shame on you. > You're right. I don't have an excuse for not pursuing it further the first > time. The only reason I went with the belt that's on there now is because > NAPA had only one listing, not two. Well, my advice is still the same - remove the belt and take it to the auto parts store and match it up. Signature-Mike- mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net On 1/31/06 6:58 AM, in article e5bcc$43df516f$452896b0$21575@ALLTEL.NET, >> You're right. I don't have an excuse for not pursuing it further the > first [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Well, my advice is still the same - remove the belt and take it to the auto > parts store and match it up. Or go back to NAPA.. One is probably for a vehicle with air and one without. Your best bet is to get the longest one if you have air. Cheers > Advance lists a first design and a second design serpentine belt for my '92 > Grand Am's SOHC Quad Four. Does anyone out there know what distinguishes > first and second designs? Advance doesn't know. Big surprise there. Both the first and second generation belts are for the exact same application including air conditioning. The difference is that the second generation belt listed is 1/2" longer than the first generation belt. > One is probably for a vehicle with air and one without. Your best bet is > to [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >> Grand Am's SOHC Quad Four. Does anyone out there know what distinguishes >> first and second designs? Advance doesn't know. Big surprise there. Further research shows that the '93 Grand Am used the longer belt (48"). This makes me think that a change might have been made in mid model year. Just don't know how to determine which side of the change my machine is on. > Both the first and second generation belts are for the exact same > application including air conditioning. The difference is that the second [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >>> distinguishes >>> first and second designs? Advance doesn't know. Big surprise there. > Further research shows that the '93 Grand Am used the longer belt (48"). > > This makes me think that a change might have been made in mid model year. > Just don't know how to determine which side of the change my machine is on. Drive to the auto parts store with your 3/8" ratchet driver in hand and take the belt off in the parking lot. Walk it inside and buy the one that is the same size. Then... write down the size and put it in your glove box. Or... go to the dealer with your VIN and let them tell you what you need. Signature-Mike- mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net On 1/30/06 9:59 PM, in article 90d6c$43ded33e$452896b0$13684@ALLTEL.NET, > Drive to the auto parts store with your 3/8" ratchet driver in hand and take > the belt off in the parking lot. Walk it inside and buy the one that is the > same size. Then... write down the size and put it in your glove box. Or... > go to the dealer with your VIN and let them tell you what you need. I put a piece of white duct tape under the hood with part numbers.. Glove boxes just chew up valuables and turn them into balled up napkins and pieces of cardboard ;) |
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