[Jamilks]

Aloha~ My first post here. Thank you to everyone who shares what and how they do to their XB!

AC compressor locked up and ripped/threw the belt. Not in a place ($$) where I can replace the compressor (and all the other related parts…..which sounds like, basically every part, just to eliminate the possibility of contamination of a new system…) and wondering if anyone can share a part number for a belt which bypasses the AC and still catches the alternator and water-pump.

I saw somewhere someone mentioned a 360K4 belt from Autozone and wonder if that number translates to a 360 mm length, 4 groove belt? Anyone have a NAPA or other part number No Autozone store here, though I suppose if that is correct number, I might be able to find one online.

Thanks for any advice/assistance….

 

[04_Toaster]

Not sure, lemme check.... this gates site lets you search by inches or mm to find belts and gives part numbers tho.......

Automotive Micro-V Belts

Using some of the most advanced materials and manufacturing processes available, Gates Micro-V® Belts are engineered to outperform the competition. We’ve worked with most of the top automobile manufacturers in the world to produce our Micro-V® belts with OE quality to fit virtually any vehicle...

www.gates.com

 

[04_Toaster]

OK, the part number from autozone is their valuecraft 4 rib belt that is 36.7 inches in length. If that is the belt someone used to bypass the AC then you can find whatever brand 4 rib belt part number using that length.....

https://www.autozone.com/cooling-heating-and-climate-control/belt/p/valucraft-belt-360k4/425642_0_8300?searchText=360K4

Gates Micro-V K040360......36.75"

Gates Micro-V® Belts | Gates Corporation

Using some of the most advanced materials and manufacturing processes available, Gates Micro-V® Belts are engineered to outperform the competition. We’ve worked with most of the top automobile manufacturers in the world to produce our Micro-V® belts with OE quality to fit virtually any vehicle...

www.gates.com

Goodyear.........

Goodyearbelts MyCarParts

 

[04_Toaster]

For reference purposes, this is Gates 4 rib belt WITH AC....

Gates Micro-V® Belts | Gates Corporation

www.gates.com

 

[04_Toaster]

I haven't done a bypass belt for the xB but have played around with shorter belts on my Mazda that has a smaller underdrive crank pulley. Let us know how this turns out and what length belt works.

 

[superbee 4406]

If you find the size that works
Please let us know
That would be a good thing to stash
In the car with a couple of wrenches
It could save you a tow
And get you back on the road