Alternative belts (ie. non Volvo) for KAD32

alt

alt

Well-Known Member
Joined
24 Oct 2006
Messages
4,137
Location
Éire
Visit site
I've been searching for a while but can't find the thread....

Someone here posted before alternative belts for the Volvo KAD32, they quoted the manufacturer and part numbers with a cross reference.

Don't suppose anyone saved that info at the time, or has a link to the thread?

Time for the annual KAD32 service, if anyone has any tips on where to source parts that doesn't charge crazy delivery to Ireland i'd be greatful, I just need the usual:

Compressor Belt
Alternator Belt
Power Steering Belt
Main belt (that pushes everything else)
Fuel Filter
Oil Filter
Crank Filter
Compressor Oil
Magnesium anodes for 290 duo prop (fresh)

Am I missing anything? (I have gaskets for the rocker covers as valve clearance is due a check) - Also have my own oil and coolant, gearoil and o-rings/gaskets for the bolts on the gear oil

Thanks folks
 
Last edited:
Hi Alt

Long time since I last heard from you, boat OK?

Regarding your question, have left numbers book at work, will send you all the part numbers you require that your local car shop will know on Monday if that's OK with you. I assume you lost the last list I sent you???? Put it somewhere safe and can't remember? I thought it was just me that had that problem.
 
[Put it somewhere safe and can't remember? I thought it was just me that had that problem.[/QUOTE]

In your case its just age
 
Hello Alt,
[(I have gaskets for the rocker covers as valve clearance is due a check)] [/QUOTE]
Have you seen the ongoing debate about KAD32 tdc, adjusting valve clearance, etc?
How do you adjust the valve clearance on your engine, please?
 
Peanuts said:
Hi Alt

Long time since I last heard from you, boat OK?

Regarding your question, have left numbers book at work, will send you all the part numbers you require that your local car shop will know on Monday if that's OK with you. I assume you lost the last list I sent you???? Put it somewhere safe and can't remember? I thought it was just me that had that problem.
Click to expand...

I'd appreciate a copy too :-)
 
.
Try to find a supplier of 'Gates green line' belts, they make replacements for most engines.

These are not cheap but will last a very very long time, they are pre stretched and very hardy, I found them some years ago when I fitted a very large oil cooled alternator with twin belts on earth moving equipment; after most belts from all the 'normal' manufactures, including matched pairs, the best brands lasted only a shift or two.

I then installed 2 Gates belts and they were still on the machine 3 years later when I sold it, both my engines have gates green line belts fitted and never had a problem.

Filter Wash was one of the outlets here, just take an old belt in or quote the brand and part number, they will sort it from there.

No connection, just a very happy customer.

Hope this helps.
 
Peanuts said:
Hi Alt

Long time since I last heard from you, boat OK?

Regarding your question, have left numbers book at work, will send you all the part numbers you require that your local car shop will know on Monday if that's OK with you. I assume you lost the last list I sent you???? Put it somewhere safe and can't remember? I thought it was just me that had that problem.
Click to expand...

Hello Peanuts! I've been keeping busy. All is well, and so is the boat. I didn't take her out this winter as made a lot of use over the XMas, but I want to take her out to let her 'dry' for 2 weeks. She needs her annual service and polish and some antifoul needs touching up. I can get away with the bellows this year as they're only 18 months old, but it's a job for next year.

I managed to misplace the last list you sent :( I reckon I saved on the desktop rather than on a partition - but I have a folder for all boat stuff now so if you'd be so kind as to forward them on i'd be really greatful, thanks :)
 
oldsaltoz said:
.
Try to find a supplier of 'Gates green line' belts, they make replacements for most engines.

These are not cheap but will last a very very long time, they are pre stretched and very hardy, I found them some years ago when I fitted a very large oil cooled alternator with twin belts on earth moving equipment; after most belts from all the 'normal' manufactures, including matched pairs, the best brands lasted only a shift or two.

I then installed 2 Gates belts and they were still on the machine 3 years later when I sold it, both my engines have gates green line belts fitted and never had a problem.

Filter Wash was one of the outlets here, just take an old belt in or quote the brand and part number, they will sort it from there.

No connection, just a very happy customer.

Hope this helps.
Click to expand...

Yup, have heard great things about these Gates belts and it's what i'll look for - thanks for the tip
 
KAD32 Alternative part nos

This was on the forum a few months ago and I saved it.

Power steering Belt - Volvo No. 973487
Car shop - 6375MC or MBF1013

Alternator Belt - Volvo No. 977542
Car shop - 6469MC or MMB987

Primary Belt - Volvo No. 861564
Car shop - 7PK925 78359 or MMR7925

Compressor Belt - Volvo No.3581460
Car shop - 68376 6PK1138 or MMR61150

Air Filter - Volvo No.463505
Car shop - Champion U531 (As used in 240 1.7DL.GL B17A 1979 onwards)

FRAM Filters
air CA4365,
oil PH 2861B ,
diesel P5770.

From Volvo Truck Centre 20 Litres 15W40 VDS2 oil Volvo part no 1161975 £43.85
5 Litres coolant Volvo part No 1089238 £13.41
 
Harry25 said:
This was on the forum a few months ago and I saved it.

Power steering Belt - Volvo No. 973487
Car shop - 6375MC or MBF1013

Alternator Belt - Volvo No. 977542
Car shop - 6469MC or MMB987

Primary Belt - Volvo No. 861564
Car shop - 7PK925 78359 or MMR7925

Compressor Belt - Volvo No.3581460
Car shop - 68376 6PK1138 or MMR61150

Air Filter - Volvo No.463505
Car shop - Champion U531 (As used in 240 1.7DL.GL B17A 1979 onwards)

FRAM Filters
air CA4365,
oil PH 2861B ,
diesel P5770.

From Volvo Truck Centre 20 Litres 15W40 VDS2 oil Volvo part no 1161975 £43.85
5 Litres coolant Volvo part No 1089238 £13.41
Click to expand...

Excellent will save this info! Any idea what the manufacturer the belts are? If I go into them with just a part number i'll prob get a blank look
 
alt said:
Excellent will save this info! Any idea what the manufacturer the belts are? If I go into them with just a part number i'll prob get a blank look
Click to expand...

Power steering Belt - Volvo No. 973487
Car shop - 6375MC

Alternator Belt - Volvo No. 977542
Car shop - 6469MC

Primary Belt - Volvo No. 861564
Car shop - 7PK925

Compressor Belt - Volvo No.3581460
Car shop - 6PK1138

All of the above come up as Gates belts with a Google search
 
Parts list for Alt

Well there is no need for me to send you the list as I see some one saved it from the last time I put it on the forum and you even get someone else to seperate the Gates belts for you, at this rate you will even get some one fitting them for you!!

Don't forget it is a higher torque on new belts when you fit them, for example the circulation belt is 65-70 Kg instead of 40-45Kg for a used belt. A lot of people forget this and wonder why they have problems soon after fitting a new belt.
 
Peanuts said:
Well there is no need for me to send you the list as I see some one saved it from the last time I put it on the forum and you even get someone else to seperate the Gates belts for you, at this rate you will even get some one fitting them for you!!

Don't forget it is a higher torque on new belts when you fit them, for example the circulation belt is 65-70 Kg instead of 40-45Kg for a used belt. A lot of people forget this and wonder why they have problems soon after fitting a new belt.
Click to expand...

Peanuts - See my other thread re. anti-foul. I took one look today, and for the first time ever said "****it, i'll just pay someone to do it" - I'm a disaster with a paint brush though.

What exactly do you mean by above? Do you mean that a new belt should be tightened tighter? I find it quite hard to know just how hard to tighten them on the KAD32 (I have the pulleys that use 2 spanners to tighten). I just usually tighten so there's about 10mm play, bring for a good few runs and then re-check.

While i'm bugging you about pulleys and belts :D - I noticed that one of the pulleys is a little tight in the sense that I think there's crud between the bigger nut (the one for tightening) and the bolt (or shaft may be a better word) - would a blast of WD40 do to 'free' it up, or can better action be taken ie. take out the pulley and clean the bolt? I'm not away of the procedure of removing the pulleys - or am I just going looking at un-necessary maintenance? (I'm not a fan of fixing what aint broke)
 
Why are you using a paintbrush to antifoul - use a radiator roller it's a lot quicker and easier.

Regarding the torque setting, yes there is a tighter torque on a new belt (unless it's a pre-stretched one of course) I assume from you email you don't torque load?

For the crud around the thread/nut I use a small wire brush, the one I have is about the same size as a toothbrush, I clear the threads, sometimes winding the nut back to clear around the pully, it all depends how mucky it all is. I don't like spraying WD40 around a pulley because if it has a bearing in it you will remove the lubricate from it.

Does that answer your questions?
 
Peanuts - I've always used a little roller for anti fouling, not a paint brush. But in this case, the painter will be using a roller - i'm avoiding anything 'paint' - it's just not for me.

I do have a torque wrench but always tightened the belts so there was about 10mm play on them - is this not the best idea? (I'm guessing no from your reply)
 
If you use the torque wrench it will be at the correct setting, it's all very well saying it feels about right but that's not the same.

It is the way I have been trained, we have to record the torque wrench we use, the torque analsyer used to check the wrench together with it's calibration date and the figure the wrench was set to.
 
Good advice thanks. I checked my manual but it doesn't mention any torque settings (only play distance). You mention 65KG for a new Circulation belt, cant the same be said for the supercharger belt?
 
I hope I haven't confused the issue here, we first need to work out if you engine is an early or late model. The early one uses a allen key on the tensioner, the later type uses a 15mm locknut and a 14mm on the screw head. This is the one you pre-tension the belts on.

If you have the later model, (post engine number 2203202198) which I think is the one you have then the torque settings are as follows:

Circulation belt 35-40Nm
Supercharger belt 35-40Nm
Alternator and Servo pump 10mm between the pulleys (you should be good at this one)

Sorry for any confusion and I hope this helps
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Share this page

Top