sickwilly
Member
- Joined
- Mar 31, 2017
- Messages
- 91
- Reaction score
- 17
- Points
- 8
- Vehicle Year
- 2003
- Make / Model
- ranger xlt
- Engine Size
- 3.0
- Transmission
- Automatic
I ask because mine is 3 1/2", seems ive read that they normally came with 3". I realize i can make either work, but ordering belt online could become a hassle if you dont get the right one. I took the belt off a few days ago and i got it back on but, after 15 years im sure its stretched a little and it was still tight. Got it halfway on the ac pulley and idler and had to bump crank it to get it rest of the way. The tensioner didnt have a lot of slack either (when rotating to take the belt off). Ive always wondered if the factory put on a 3 1/2" idler with a belt for a 3" . Its not a big deal, the belt looks good actualy. I considered replacing the belt just because of age, thats what got me goin down this road. Now im just curious. And yes im positive its original, i bought it new 15 years ago, and through the years, ive learned some parts on this truck are uh "revised".