Alternator and PS Belts for 4.3 GL

[jmb23802]

I have read somewhere on the internet (so I know that it's true!) that "marine" belts are made from special stuff and I should use those instead of automotive belts. I am putting some basic spare parts together in advance of a vacation trip this summer and want to include the "marine" grade alternator and power steering belts, just in case. Perhaps I am staring right through it, but I cannot find part numbers for a VP v-belt in any of my VP owners manuals, VP workshop manuals, on the vpstore website, etc. I did find some Sierra belts online that replace specific VP part numbers so I know there are VP part numbers for my belts that are out there somewhere. Where might I find these part numbers?

Engine is a 2003 4.3 GL-C.

 

[alldodge]

I have read somewhere on the internet (so I know that it's true!)

Sorry but I have to ound: thanks I needed that

Bets for the most parts are belts, but I don't go that far with Sierra parts. I would stick with OEM, Gates, Parker, Goodyear, the name brand parts, but this is just my opinion. Now if your going to just carry them for a just in case then by all means use Sierra parts or any other. VP parts are way higher then need be, also IMO

http://www.volvopentastore.com/

The VP store will give you their part numbers and then search for crossovers.

 

[Bondo]

I have read somewhere on the internet (so I know that it's true!) that "marine" belts are made from special stuff and I should use those instead of automotive belts.

Ayuh,...... Bullship,...... No difference what so ever,.... None,... Nada,... Zip,....

'cept the price ya pay,.....

 

[jmb23802]

Thanks for clearing up the marine vs. auto question.

Can someone tell me where to find the part numbers for the belts? I have tried the volvopentastore.com and roamed all over but have yet to find a single reference (or even a pic of one?) to a belt anywhere on that site. If I go to goodyear marine website I can find cross-references from VP belt part numbers to goodyear belt part numbers but I need to know the correct VP part number first. Has anyone actually sourced a belt for their boat using part numbers before?

I hate to have to take the belts off and drive to the local auto store to try to source a belt - that wastes a ton of time and I generally try to avoid those places at all costs because they no longer hire anyone that has even the beginnings of one clue about what they are doing. "You need a belt for a boat? FWD or RWD? Does the boat have four wheel drive?"

 

[alldodge]

Chalk up another for VP, looks like the belts are under what their used for, water pump, power steering ect
I search VP V belts and came up with this listing, appears to have about all of them
https://www.marinepartseurope.com/en/volvo-penta-3852464-v-belt.aspx

 

[jmb23802]

Perhaps my internet search skills are getting outdated. Thanks for the link, AllDodge.

 

[Yegboats]

Sorry but I have to ound: thanks I needed that

Bets for the most parts are belts, but I don't go that far with Sierra parts. I would stick with OEM, Gates, Parker, Goodyear, the name brand parts, but this is just my opinion. Now if your going to just carry them for a just in case then by all means use Sierra parts or any other. VP parts are way higher then need be, also IMO

http://www.volvopentastore.com/

The VP store will give you their part numbers and then search for crossovers.

Completely agree!
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