AC belt Suzuki Grand Vitara

[upnorth]

Anyone have any knowledge of these. I have tried three belts and 2 were to small and 1 too big. There just isn't enough adjustment on the tensioner to get the belt on(stupid design). I even took one bolt out to see if that would give me room to at least get the belt under it, nope. I have tried belts from both Napa and Orielly to no avail. The belt I have is right in between the 2 sizes that Gates has. Do I need to get some sort of unusual belt?

[Jeremy airjer W]

The napa belt that is too short will work if you take out the one bolt that will allow the tensioner to travel a little further. However the belts are not metric and will make noise! All suzuki belts that I replace come from the dealer!! Less hassle and no problems with noise!!

[upnorth]

OK...thanks. So I need to find a Suzuki dealer. Sounds like a trip to Duluth is in my near future.

[Scott K]

If it is out of your way, I am sure the dealer would ship the belt to you. It would be alot cheaper then driving out of your way just for a belt.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Upnorth, is the belt cracked, broke or turning orange? Turning orange is bad. Typically means an a/c compressor may be in your near future. The good news, winters almost hear!

[upnorth]

It is not cracked but it is checking pretty bad. There is 100,000 + miles on this thing and I figure it is time for a change. It does seem to be a very dark brown.

[Jeremy airjer W]