noleakman
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I have an 06 Sea Breeze with an 8.1 Workhorse ! What is the best brand of serpentine belt to buy for replacement??
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cm
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Gates
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deaop01
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Gates may be the best but I would get a GY Gatorback belt. The Gates may chirp like a bird. Mine did. Replaced with Gator and everything is fine.
Good luck
Ron
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Betty and Ron
2002 Bounder 31W
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2005 Colorado toad
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J-Rooster
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deaop01 wrote:Gates may be the best but I would get a GY Gatorback belt. The Gates may chirp like a bird. Mine did. Replaced with Gator and everything is fine.
Good luck
Ron Thanks for the info Ron, I'll file that when it's my turn to replace the belt!
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rgatijnet1
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Make sure that you get the right size belt. I believe they have a 102" and a 108.5" belts for the 8.1L engine. Mine uses the longer of the two.
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othertonka
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Also make sure you have a belt routing diagram before taking the old belt off. If you don't have a diagram, draw one NOW
Othertonka
2004 Southwind 32VS 8.1 Workhorse chassis
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deaop01
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noleakman,
103" belt for P32 chassie
108 for W series
Part# 4061080 for Goodyear
Part# K061080 for Gates
You need a 3/8" sq drive long extension or reg 3/8 sq drive and a 6" pipe that fits well. This is to move the tensioner.
Draw the layout of the belt don't try to remember. Some help on top side with the belt is nice.
Good luck
Ron
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mabryoso1
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I have a southwind 32ft on a w20 chassis with 20,000 miles. the belt looks good with no cracks that i can see, can a new belt be put on from under neath with out removing the dog house??? it would be a real chore to remove it. thanks Mabry
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mabryoso1
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Sorry did put the year its a 2005 thanks..
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deaop01
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mabryoso1,
Never tried it with doghouse on. Have done 2 others for friends and had doghouse removed and their help.
There is an idler pully at the top right side. Try using a mirror and see if you can find it from the bottom. I know it would be a long reach.
The belt being new is stiff and don't bend well. Just make sure that the belt is lined up in the groves.
Good luck
Ron
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