After market replacement serpentine belt 4.3GL-J part no reqd

[Lynall]

I am after a back up get me home belt just in case I need one, but cannot seem to find any cross reference for the volvo penta part number
It a 2009 4.3 GL-J motor
The oe part number was 3889126 superceded by 21132390, oe in the UK is over 60 gbp!
I realise a copy probably wont have the fancy grooves/notches but as its just a hopefully never to be used spare Im not to fussed
I would remove it and get it measured, but raw water pump has to come off.

 

[skinnydip]

Re: After market replacement serpentine belt 4.3GL-J part no reqd

Had similar experience here in US and found out the OE belt was slightly cheaper than the Gates brand. I therefore went with the OE and when I opened the box I found it was made in Mexico. Wish I would have gone with Gates now. I forgot how I cross referenced. Will let you know if it comes to me.

Also, something I found out 40 miles offshore is that the water pump has to come off for belt replacement. Not a big deal except my motor has a bracket that stabilized the water pump and it takes a long extension to get to it and I did not have one. As soon as I got home I got 2 belts and put one on the motor and one behind the bracket and zip tied it out of the way so that I can put on my spare with no tools needed. Just something to think about.

 

[Lynall]

Re: After market replacement serpentine belt 4.3GL-J part no reqd

Thanks for the reply, if you remember how you cross referenced it please let me know, Ive spent ages looking on the net come up empty handed, I think the idea of cable tying belt in place is a good idea.
If no joy i will have to remove pump and see if I can source one from a bearing factors.