So a fellow owner in Texas has sent me some Bando alt belts since I've yet to use a Gates that lasted longer than about 2 months.


The code on her belts is:

2320 9.5x820La

The code on the one I last got from the dealership (before they discontinued them) is:

2315 9.5x800La


Any comments on the difference between the two types? Should I be concerned about using the 2320?

 

Sounds like one is 20mm longer.
If it fits, who cares.


-Ted

 

Well, it's in the car now, so **** it then.





Thanks.

 

I know this thread is super old, but I use Bando 2320 belts recently and I keep shredding them apart. I have searched and searched and searched for a solution. I do run a 3L220 yoohoo belt, but it deflects a good bit for its length, and it doesn't even get hot. Also, I had this problem before I had the yoohoo, which I thought would aide my solution. The Bando belt seems to sit higher than the edges of the pulley. I can see on my brand new alternator's fresh black pulley where the belt rubs to, and it's only about halfway down. Is there any difference running a 9mm rather than a 9.5?
I'm really running out of options here. I have checked deflection, pulley alignment and seating, and more recently, replaced the alternator. Not much money left.

 

wow, you revived all the threads... good job searching but I feel all of these are unneccessary

 

What are you saying is unecessary? Not everyone can get to their threads right away and I needed my problem to be resolved three hours ago.

 

different belts, different alternators- maybe you are installing them wrong?

 

Changing an alternator and belt is monkey-simple. Foolproof aside from belt tension, but I have 1/2" deflection, so I don't know.

Is the dual sheave pulley idea any better? I hear the same from guys who do that route too.

 

FYi the OE belt is the 800 length.

 

Removed all plugs from the alt so I have no electrical loads, and the alternator works like a top, doesn't get hot. What's my problem?

 

too many threads on this same thing, I cant keep up.

 

I have been trying to avoid making a new thread because there ARE so many on this subject. I have literally spent HOURS searching.