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Serpentine belt replacement?

Tiny
STEVE VOSBURG
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 432,000 MILES
I'm having to replace my alternator because the pulley has worn out due to the replaced serpentine belt is about 2" too short compared to the original causing too much tension on the pulleys. This is about the 4th belt I've replaced on this short size. I've checked with the car parts store where I bought it, and they just tell me that it's the correct belt.
Can I get a belt that's the same width but just a little longer?
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Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 AT 9:31 PM

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Tiny
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Yep, this is because the alternator pulley is larger than the original.

Here is a video that shows the job being done:

https://youtu.be/Kzy3wrba7qk

Just tell the parts store you need the next size large belt due to the pulley size change. Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 AT 11:11 AM

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