2000 Dodge Dakota belt replacement

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BRIORDAN
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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.
Feb 21, 2010 at 6:38 PM
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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?
Feb 21, 2010 at 6:46 PM
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BRIORDAN
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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?
Feb 21, 2010 at 7:21 PM
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