Alloy rocker covers

[clive f]

I`ve stated fitting bits back onto the Taimar engine, and found this morning that the alternator will not tip forward enough to fit the drive belt, I assume this is because the alloy rocker covers I`ve fitted are a little taller than the standard covers, these are needed as I`ve fitted roller rockers.
So my question is, can I just purchase a slightly longer drive belt, the new belt that I have has a part number 6233MC 483BE, this is the standard belt.
I assume a few have already covered this problem before after fitting the alloy rocker covers, any help appreciated, and if someone wants 2 off brand new standard belts give me a shout!

I would just go to a local motor factors and ask for a slightly longer belt, but as everything is computerised now and common sense seems to be a thing of the past I wont bother

[bluezeeland]

Hi Clive,

From the receipts I've got (no access to car at the mo...) you need Gates 6225MC (it also mentions AV x 10 x 1125)

Frank

[clive f]

Typical, minutes after posting come up with a successful google search,

http://www.bearingshopuk.co.uk/belts/automotive-be...

length of outside of standard belt is 1320mm and 10mm wide, and have chosen a 1350mm belt to try, a handy website indeed.

[bluezeeland]

Apologies, might have misinformed you there............6234MC does indeed ring a bell (1350 mm)

[clive f]

thanks Frank

[oliverb205]

It must be the best part of 20 years ago since I found this problem when I put alloy covers on my Taimar. Luckily it was before computers and the death of common sense, think I just went into the local motor factors and bought the next size or two up. Glad it is sorted now.

Oliver.

[bluezeeland]

Finally checked on the car, you need 6233MC.... (allthough 6234 will probably do, as its slightly longer)

regards

Frank