2000 Dodge Dakota belt replacement

Tiny
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2000 Dodge Dakota V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I need to know if it is neccessary to replace a pulley when installing a new serpentine belt without a/c on the 5.9 engine. What size belt is required? The 88.5in. Belt sized from parts dealer will not fit.
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 AT 6:38 PM

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Tiny
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It isn't necessay to replace any of the puleys. As far as the belt, are you sure the parts store isn't giving you the wrong one?
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Sunday, February 21st, 2010 AT 6:46 PM
Tiny
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The parts store has the same recommended size of 88.5 in. For unit without a/c. I found other people on the web who said to have the store exchange for a belt 3 inches longer. Other people have had the same issue and not much help from suppliers. How does the mfg. Make this mistake?
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Sunday, February 21st, 2010 AT 7:21 PM

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