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Don't leave Home without one. Alt WP belt

Discussion in '308/328' started by Howard A., Oct 3, 2011.

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  1. Howard A.

    Howard A. Karting

    Jun 23, 2010
    68
    Hershey PA
    I have a source for the water pump Alternator belt at $15 ea. After last weeks steamy stop I now know what that red light is. I am glad I had a spare. The belt is a Gates Polyflex 8903-0975 or 7M-0975 (7mm wide 975 long) used on most of the single belt 308s for the Alternator and water pump. This is a discontinued part. This is the outer belt for those with AC. It is possible to replace this belt on the road but I recommend removing the wheel and inner cover. I replaced mine with a mini vise grip on the upper WP pully and a 1.5in big socket on the crank pully with out messing with the alternator. On the road you could roll the car forward in 5th gear.

    To the point: the source has a min order of 3 at $15 each so if anyone wants one for a spare I will send at cost out as long as I have an idea of how many to order. I will order 2 for myself 1 for the trunk and 1 for the box in the garage. Add to the list below and I will figure out how to send these when I get a total after Oct 15th.

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  2. david

    david Formula Junior

    Feb 21, 2001
    809
    Northwest
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    david
    If you can't get the three people together I have an alternative for you. Motion Industries in Tacoma WA. www.motionindustries.com I bought a single Gates belt from them for 13 bucks plus shipping. Gates 7M975 Polyflex Belt.

    david
     
  3. Howard A.

    Howard A. Karting

    Jun 23, 2010
    68
    Hershey PA
    I just thought if I was going to make an order I would help out those who need a back-up belt in the trunk. Let me know I will send in an order for 3 -5 -10 whatever.
     
  4. Howard A.

    Howard A. Karting

    Jun 23, 2010
    68
    Hershey PA
    #4 Howard A., Oct 4, 2011
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  5. Tarik

    Tarik Formula Junior

    Jun 1, 2011
    381
    Philly Suburbs
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    Tarik
    Are you sure it's discontinued? I ordered one from my local NAPA store recently... It took two days and cost somewhere around twenty bucks...
     
  6. Tarik

    Tarik Formula Junior

    Jun 1, 2011
    381
    Philly Suburbs
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    Tarik
    Actually, I'm wrong. I ordered a 7M1000, which is the same belt for the single belt QVs.. I think the 975 is a slightly different length and was used on the carbed cars.

    So basically I have no idea whether it's discontinued or not. Anotherwords, these are two completely useless posts! Sorry! :)
     

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