Before you start ensure you have all the following
tools.
- 2 New Belts
- 14mm Socket
- Long Socket Extension Bar
- Slim Rachet
Below is a price comparision from various suppliers (23-June-2001)
| GPX and GR (2000cc) Part No's |
| Mitsubishi Part No |
Mitsubishi |
Ralliart |
Camskill |
Local Motor Factors |
Alternator Belt MD184973
(4 PK 945) |
£24-72 |
£21-04 |
£9-00 |
£6-12 |
| Manufacture |
Genuine Mitsubishi |
Genuine Mitsubishi |
Gates (48361 - 4 PZ 950) |
Gates (48361 - 4 PZ 950) |
Power Steering/Air Con Belt MD321692
(6 PK 1070) |
£ 42-65 |
£36-30 |
£22-00 |
£9-51 |
| Manufacture |
Genuine Mitsubishi |
Genuine Mitsubishi |
Gates (68371 - 6 PZ 1075) |
Gates (68371 - 6 PZ 1075) |
"John Gates invented the V-belt back in 1917, so I think you can trust the quality"
Start by removing the Alternator Belt
Using a 14mm socket loosen off the nut in the centre of the tensioner wheel
Again using the 14mm socket (with extension) slacken off the tensioning bolt until the belt is loose enough to remove.
DO NOT put the new belt on yet as you will not be able to get the Power Steering/Air Con Belt off.
Removing the Power Steering/Air Conditioner Belt
Using a 14mm socket loosen off the nut in the centre of the tensioner wheel
Again using the 14mm socket slacken off the tensioning bolt until the belt is loose enough to remove.
Replacing Belts / Tensioning
Put the Power Steering/Air Conditioner Belt on first and tension as below and lock back up the 14mm nut on the tensioner wheel
Then put on the Alternator Belt, tension up as below and also lock up the 14mm nut on the tensioner wheel
| 2000cc |
| A |
8.0mm ~ 12.0mm |
| B |
3.0mm ~ 5.0mm |
Gates Rubber Company
Camskill Motorsport
Co-ordsport
Gates Micro-V® Multi-Ribbed Belts
This low-profile and flexible belt perfectly meets original equipment requirements. Thanks to the improved construction features, Gates Micro-V® multi-ribbed belt offers superb efficiency on todays high-speed drives with smaller diameter pulleys. The belt will adapt easily to back idlers, automatic tensioners and serpentine drives and can handle several accessories simultaneously.
- Low-profile and longitudinal V-ribs ensure excellent flexibility, reduce internal heat build-up and increase belt stability.
- Strong polyester cords improve load-carrying capacity and lessen tension decay.
- Solid top layer protects the belt.
- Fibre-reinforced rubber compound
resists oil drops, wear and pilling.
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