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troth · 08-28-2006, 07:31 AM

Does anybody have a serpentine belt threading diagram for the 8.1?

troth · 08-28-2006, 07:31 AM

Does anybody have a serpentine belt threading diagram for the 8.1?

HuskyJack · 08-28-2006, 10:08 AM

Troth, I have a copy of the routing. if you send me you email address I'll email it to you....
Jack

JnGOnTheGo · 08-29-2006, 05:48 AM

Troth, just wondering, did you change the serpentine belt on your 8.1?

I have an 2002 model and was wondering how hard that job would be.

Thanks,

Bigdaddy · 08-30-2006, 04:43 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by JnGOnTheGo:
Troth, just wondering, did you change the serpentine belt on your 8.1?

I have an 2002 model and was wondering how hard that job would be.

Thanks, </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I did mine and it is a very easy job. Changed just because. Was very supprised just how much the old one had streached (sp). I keep the old one as spare.

Oklahoma MR C · 08-30-2006, 06:50 AM

Husky Jack !!Might just be a good Item to know what the Workhorse or Napa part # ( or length)and a diagram to have on the road...Just in case!!! please send I've added you to my Buddy list. Thanks.

HuskyJack · 08-30-2006, 08:21 AM

Mr C. I purchased a spare belt at Autozone, Kelly springfield part # 1080K6. I understand the Gates part # is 25-061080. Main thing to know is that this belt is for a late model 8.1 chevy truck and the belt is 108" long.

Oklahoma MR C · 09-01-2006, 03:06 PM

Husky Jack! Thank You!! received information you sent by mail today! Was very quick for the U S post Office delivery

HuskyJack · 09-03-2006, 08:58 AM

MrC, You are very welcome. Hope the manual helps out.
Jack

Jeff Webb · 01-02-2007, 06:15 AM

I would like to have a diagram of the belt also.This weekend I was looking at my belt and it looks like it needs replacing

kennersonf · 01-02-2007, 08:08 AM

Jeff,
Go to the following link on the Workhorse Website. http://www.workhorse.com/Default.aspx?tabid=160 It should be an enlarged photo of the engine showing the belt routing.

M&EM · 01-02-2007, 10:09 AM

Thanks Fred, Thats real helpfull.
Thanks HJ
The WH number printed on my belt is W0000581. Guess there is no size hidden in that number.

"007" · 01-02-2007, 11:07 AM

Jeff Webb welcome to irv2 and the Workhorse forum.

Enjoy all the forums on irv2 and do post often.

FullAstern · 01-02-2007, 03:22 PM

Be prepared to go insane changing the belt. Mine was squealing after only 9,000 miles. It was still under warranty but I thought changing it would be a piece of cake. So I bought a Dayco belt that the mechanic recommended. OH MY GOD! I used everyone in my family, hands from the top, hands from the bottom, hands from either wheel well...finally I hired a troop of circus dwarfs and used a 55 gallon drum of Mazolla oil. It really was a giant pain. I have always done all my own maintenance but this was one I wish I left to someone else. If I had I would still have knuckles.