Changed Serpentine Belt-- Gates, Yes. Dayco, No.

[dkcase]

Changed the belt yesterday on my daughter's '99 3.0L Ranger, 2WD.

The Dayco belt would not fit -- no way. I even called my neighbor to come over and try to help me force it on.

Did some more research online and it looked like the Gates belt was a little larger. Gates gave specs as ' 88 7/8" long. ' Dayco's specs that I found also said ' effective length 88.58" '

Whatever... Dayco is off my list.

Gates belt dropped right on there like it was made for it -- unlike the Dayco.

Yours may be different, but this was sure my experience.

 

[Blee1099]

Did you release the tension on the sytem using the tensioner pulley? Cause a Dayco fit on my OHV.

 

[DB_1]

I've got a 97 but I've had good luck with the Goodyear Gatorback belts.