Wrong belt size on parts list

[Wiz]

Just noticed today that my fan belt wasn't quite tight enough set about adjusting it and found it was at the end of adjustment on the alternator bracket. Too long.
Fitted it during the winter service and only driven a few miles so it hasn't stretched.

The belt is a Gates 6228MC as listed in the alternative parts and is 1200mm long.
It does work but want it a little tighter as it might foul the coolant hose above it.
Can keep it as a spare.

[Wiz]

markbigears said:

Replaced mine with a 1200 a few years back. Fits fine, you need to push the alternator bracket real hard and hold it in position before tightening the nut.

How can it it be tightened up after a few thousand miles when its given a little when its already at the extent of its adjustment?
The Gates one specified is wrong - Havn't had chance to look into it yet as still sorting out the by wheel nut.

Maybe if it was wider it would sit better on the pulley but the one i have is the one listed on alternative parts and is wrong. Unless i have a different alternator mounting to standard.

Will investigate further!

[Wiz]

KeithTVR said:

Thanks for that.

I'll update my info shortly then. S Club would be great if I can get all things done in time...

For the record, a Gates 6227MC also fits. This is 1175mm so as said, an inch shorter. This does mean that it's a tighter fit around the alternator when initially fitting and there are 3 hands required to fit at tension but, with mine now, the belt is nicley tensioned and the alternator tensioner travel is around half way rather than at full tension.

Finally got round to getting the right belt myself today as said the Gates 6227mc 1175mm fits perfectly a little tight to get round the pulley at first but still has some adjustment when tensioned up. The old one will keep as a spare.