I was originally going to try to install the pulley with the help of my fairly mechanically skilled friend Tim. We talked about it and
I decided to take it to Auto Enhancement here is Fresno...they said it would be $60 bucks which was worth it to me. Apparently the installers (two guys were working on it) couldn't get one of the belts on...no matter what they tried. The Gates belts that are recommended are included in the installation instructions. Gates belt KO40335
did fit. The other one KO40325 would not. The guys at Auto Enhancement called unorthodox and got into a lively discussion with someone there<img src=/images/forums/snitz/eek.gif width=15 height=15 border=0> telling him that the one belt was wrong. They apparently went back and forth. In the end they ran out to an auto supply and came back with a "Drive Rite automotive v-ribbed belt" # 315K4. They said it fit fine and installed it. I don't know why they had trouble getting
the second belt to fit. I believe that Brendan used those belts on his Elantra...BUT, his is a different year...2000 I believe...mine is an
'02. So, just a heads up to all you
pulley buyers. Do I like the Pulley?
Oh yeah. The car sounded and felt different from the get-go. It feels lighter on it's feet (ok tires) and
more responsive. Now, remembering the pre-pulley performance, it seemed a little sluggish before. It just seems more eager now
throughout the rpm range...and yes,
faster. <img src=/images/forums/snitz/thumbup.gif width=25 height=18 border=0>
<hr noshade width=60% size=1 align=left>
I decided to take it to Auto Enhancement here is Fresno...they said it would be $60 bucks which was worth it to me. Apparently the installers (two guys were working on it) couldn't get one of the belts on...no matter what they tried. The Gates belts that are recommended are included in the installation instructions. Gates belt KO40335
did fit. The other one KO40325 would not. The guys at Auto Enhancement called unorthodox and got into a lively discussion with someone there<img src=/images/forums/snitz/eek.gif width=15 height=15 border=0> telling him that the one belt was wrong. They apparently went back and forth. In the end they ran out to an auto supply and came back with a "Drive Rite automotive v-ribbed belt" # 315K4. They said it fit fine and installed it. I don't know why they had trouble getting
the second belt to fit. I believe that Brendan used those belts on his Elantra...BUT, his is a different year...2000 I believe...mine is an
'02. So, just a heads up to all you
pulley buyers. Do I like the Pulley?
Oh yeah. The car sounded and felt different from the get-go. It feels lighter on it's feet (ok tires) and
more responsive. Now, remembering the pre-pulley performance, it seemed a little sluggish before. It just seems more eager now
throughout the rpm range...and yes,
faster. <img src=/images/forums/snitz/thumbup.gif width=25 height=18 border=0>
<hr noshade width=60% size=1 align=left>