JimManche Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Does anyone know the length of the serpentine belt for my 1988 2.5 liter? I’m having trouble getting the replacement one I bought to fit. Seems to be too small. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Does yours have AC or not? I can get you a part number to cross reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimManche Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 No AC sorry forgot to add thatSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Does yours tension via the power steering pump? If yes, there are four bolts you have to loosen to get the pump to move. Even with all of them loose, it can tend to still be "stuck" in it's original position. If you're sure you've got them all loose (and have slack on the adjuster on the backside, give the pump a firm bump toward the engine with a smack.....it might just need that little bit of movement to be able to slip the new (unstretched) belt on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimManche Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 Yes it does tension via the power sterring pump. I do have them all loosened and the adjuster backed way off. I'll give it a good smack later tonight and let you know. Thanks for all the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Oh yeah I forgot to throw in a part number. I’ll get it but something that can happen, if you route the belt the wrong way, there will be a lot of slack. It’s one of those trial and error things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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