January 21, 200719 yr I replaced my v belts on my loyale recently, now they are loose and squeeling.and I have no more agjustment. They are too long. When I got them the AZ guy had trouble finding the right size. Orignally I had mitsubishi belts #73036GA120 and #73036GA130. The guy gave me 1 duralast #15450 and 1 kelly-springfield 15385. Are these the correct belts? The lengths are 110 cm and 98 cm, respectivly. I wonder if I needed thicker belts? Or just shorter? The new belts also have the numbers 11AV1145 and 11AV0980 on them. Thanks guys!
January 21, 200719 yr The guy gave me 1 duralast #15450 and 1 kelly-springfield 15385. Are these the correct belts? The lengths are 110 cm and 98 cm, respectivly. Yep, he gave you the right belts. If they're the "cheap" line of belts that Autozone carries, maybe they stretched already? The A/C & P/S belt is ~38.5" and the A/C, P/S & alternator belt is ~45". In those part numbers the "15" is the width in millimeters and the "385/450" is the length in inches. I just picked up some Goodyear Gatorbacks for the Subie and they were quite snug when I installed 'em and have been tight and squeal-free since day one.
January 21, 200719 yr Author So, I should probably try to get brand name belts? These belts did seem to have stretched already. Like I said, I am out of adjustment. If that is true, 15 mm wide and 38.5 and 45 inches- then I can just specify that size right? Or go smaller using the same format or "code". Whatever I want? Thanks
January 21, 200719 yr I read somewhere that the correct width of subaru ea82 non xt V-belts is 12.5mm...just passing it on.. Kaz
January 21, 200719 yr Author Wish I had a metric scale so I could measure the actual belt width. I have the same width as the orignal, I'm sure that s right. I just put back on the orignals, because the stores are closed here. They are working great. Need to be changed, but still OK. That cheap ************ sucks. I'm gonna find new goodyears tomarrow.
January 22, 200719 yr I'm gonna find new goodyears tomarrow. I'd highly recommend Goodyear or Dayco. I've used both with great success. The previous belts were Daycos and they went 55K with no squealing and very little cracking. I only changed them out for Goodyears for peace-of-mind and now keep the Daycos in the hatch compartment as spares. The long-and-short of it, spend the extra $2-$4 per belt and buy the good stuff. It'll pay off in the end.
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