My belt was squeaking today when I started. I was just looking for a replacement online and the oriley's site says 87.25" is the circumference listed as the replacement. Is this correct?
They have a gates brand that is similar to the Goodyear gatorbacks that were popular awhile ago.

I then went to summit and they have the gatorbacks. But the sizes they have that are closest are 86.88" and 87.50" which would be the proper one or is that 1/2" either way not gonna make a difference?

The gates one is $28.99 and the Goodyear ones are $29.99 and $31.49 respectively.

I'm just making sure the sizes don't matter before I order from summit.

 

It should tell you on the diagram on your header panel.
Or you could always take your old one off and measure that.

 

Yea, ill look tomorrow at some point.

Do you know if that half inch is gonna make a difference? Will the tensioner be able to adjust for it?

 

I don't think the half inch will matter.

 

why not just go to a parts store and buy a gatorback for your motor? shipping, waiting, then possibly having to return it because it was wrong sounds like a pain. plus it keeps local shops in business.

 

Idk if anyone local to me sells em. If they do there is a good chance I'm paying more then the above prices. Crappy tire's site doesn't list em so that means partsource isn't gonna have em either.

EDIT: just called CT, they have 1 certifit one in stock and no Prestone ones. Price is $46. Free shipping from summit for $30. Bus ride to DT UPS store in Detroit is free. I just saved $15. I don't see CT going out of business over a serp belt.

 

They always vary a bit between manufacturers... the tensioner should make up for the difference!

 

That's what I wasn't sure on. Thanks adam