Can I use a belt that is close to the correct size, but not the exact size?

ACDelco Gold Heavy Duty High Capacity V-Belt

About this product

ACDelco Specialty Heavy Duty V-Ribbed Belts help provide flexibility, stability, load capacity, and belt life designed for the toughest applications. They are made with materials that help deliver peak performance at extreme prolonged operating temperatures, making them the ultimate problem solvers. The advanced blend of EPDM rubber technology withstands the modern threats of deterioration from increased exposure to ozone and water based coolants.

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Designed for the toughest applications
Helps provide flexibility, stability, and load capacity
Patented materials help deliver peak performance at extreme, prolonged operating temperatures for crack resistance
Made with an advanced blend of EPDM rubber technology

ClassificationGold

Top Width0.51 in / 13.0 mm

Effective Length1028mm

Outside Circumference1038mm

Top CoggedNo

ColorGreen Backing

ClassificationGold

Effective Length1028mm

Top CoggedNo

Top Width0.51 in / 13.0 mm

Outside Circumference1038mm

ColorGreen Backing

Limited Lifetime Warranty (Parts Only). Please see ACDelco.com for more details

Please visit our warranty page on Gmparts.com for full warranty details.

Good Maintenance Practices:

Do not use belt dressings to stop belt slippage or noise. These are oil based and may cause belt deterioration.
Never twist a belt more than 90 degrees during inspection. This may damage the tensile cords and cause premature failure.
Replace belt per your equipment's owner's manual.
Use an approved tension gauge to check belt tension.
Check for proper belt tension per your equipment's owner's manual.

Signs of wear include but are not limited to:

Material loss
Glazing on belt
Pilling, abrasion, or cracking belt
Squealing noise from belt
Engine stoppings or backfiring
Loss of battery charge

Model	Body Style	Trim	Year(s)
Astro			1982
Brigadier			1982, 1983, 1984
General			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988

About this product

Warning WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Designed for the toughest applications
Helps provide flexibility, stability, and load capacity
Patented materials help deliver peak performance at extreme, prolonged operating temperatures for crack resistance
Made with an advanced blend of EPDM rubber technology

ClassificationGold

Top Width0.51 in / 13.0 mm

Effective Length1028mm

Outside Circumference1038mm

Top CoggedNo

ColorGreen Backing

ClassificationGold

Effective Length1028mm

Top CoggedNo

Top Width0.51 in / 13.0 mm

Outside Circumference1038mm

ColorGreen Backing

Limited Lifetime Warranty (Parts Only). Please see ACDelco.com for more details

Please visit our warranty page on Gmparts.com for full warranty details.

Good Maintenance Practices:

Do not use belt dressings to stop belt slippage or noise. These are oil based and may cause belt deterioration.
Never twist a belt more than 90 degrees during inspection. This may damage the tensile cords and cause premature failure.
Replace belt per your equipment's owner's manual.
Use an approved tension gauge to check belt tension.
Check for proper belt tension per your equipment's owner's manual.

Signs of wear include but are not limited to:

Material loss
Glazing on belt
Pilling, abrasion, or cracking belt
Squealing noise from belt
Engine stoppings or backfiring
Loss of battery charge

Model	Body Style	Trim	Year(s)
Astro			1982
Brigadier			1982, 1983, 1984
General			1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Knowing whether you have a manual tensioner versus an automatic tensioner is critical information as well as the type of belt used in the system The belt listed for your application is sized specific for that application. Any altering of the belt size in the drive system can lead to noise, premature wear and possible system damage.

About this product

Product details

Specifications

Warranty

Maintenance

Good Maintenance Practices:

Signs of wear include but are not limited to:

Fits these vehicles

About this product

Product details

Specifications

Warranty

Maintenance

Good Maintenance Practices:

Signs of wear include but are not limited to:

Fits these vehicles

Frequently Asked Questions