IMO, getting the *exact* right size is critical - I will no longer trust a
FLAPS to provide the proper sized belt. Even if your particular car is in
their database, it's not necessarily the correct size. I had AC problems
for a long time and it turned out to be a too small V-Belt. The belt was a
few mm's too narrow and would slip at idle - causing the AC compressor to
drag and make the belt squeel - which was a never-ending cycle - the more it
squeeled the more it would get a hard surface on the belt making it slip
more. Finally got a new belt from the dealer (although Rusty would have
been a good choice as well) and my problems stopped!
I know it may seem like it;d be quicker to find a belt at your FLAPS, but
Rusty often has stuff at our doors the *next* day - without paying for next
day air service! You should give Rusty a try - call early and you'll likely
have you parts within the next couple of days - and you can depend on them
being the correct part!
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
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