Belt and Tensioner Pulleys kits

[StephenVA]

Just saw this kit up on Rockauto.com makes the replacement cheap and easy! This application is for the 3.0 crowd.
CONTITECH ADK0046P Kit Includes: 2 Belts, 2 Tensioner/Tensioner Pulleys, 1 Idler w/MECHANICAL TENSIONER $117.99
Kit Includes: 2 Belts, 2 Tensioner/Tensioner Pulleys, 1 Idler
ContiTech OE Quality Accessory Drive Kits include a serpentine belt(s), tensioner(s) and idler(s). Everything needed to perform a proper serpentine belt change. Serpentine Belts are used for driving accessory units – the units that are mounted on the engine. These include the alternator, the cooling water pump, the air conditioning compressor and the power steering pump. A lower profile design provides less noise and cooler running. And with service life intervals equal to or greater than the parts they are designed to replace, ContiTech serpentine belts are truly worry-free.

Belt Length (Inches) 33.98
Belt Length (Metric) 863.00
Belt Two Length (Inches) 60.55
Belt Two Length (Metric) 1538.00
Installation Instructions Included Y
Is the Installation Hardware Included Y
Number of Teeth 4
Number of Teeth Belt Two 6
Qty of Belts in Kit 2
Qty of Idlers in Kit 1
Qty of Tensioner Bearings in Kit 2

CONTITECH Warranty Information
2 years / 24,000 miles

[ranchdawg]

I bought that kit. My AC belt snapped two weeks after install. The belts are pretty flimsy feeling compared to OE. I spent good money for the replacement for the replacement and have been problem free since.

[g300d]

Yeah, I'm wondering what's up with Continental belts, they used to be a pretty good brand but has a few with short lifespans.

What brand are the pulleys/ tensioner?

Also, arent the main belt mechanical tensioners (AC still mechanical) superceded by the hydraulic tensioner? Whats the opinion on mechanical vs hydraulic?

[ranchdawg]

I got the mechanical set because that's what was on there already.. Same manufacturer as OE. Install was simple and it doesn't sound like a yard full of crickets under the hood any more. The belts however were very flimsy. I ordered a BMW AC belt from FCP and it was much more substantial.

[g300d]

Who are OEM for these? INA/FAG?

[ranchdawg]

I removed INA from mine.

[g300d]

Yup I think these are OEM, thanks

[Ricky Bobby]

INA is the OEM for the tensioners right? Continental is the OEM for the belts I thought? When I replaced mine I went with the Conti belts since I zoomed in on the ECS pics of the BMW belts and there was "Continental" written on them.

I replaced my belts with Conti's about 5 years ago and I have the hydraulic tensioner on my X5 so I replaced that, the AC tensioner, and the idler pulley. I think I used a combo of INA and Conti parts -

[g300d]

Yup looks like it RB. INA/LUK/FAG are pretty much the same company IIRC.

I recall Continental/Contitech as OEM for the belts as well. They are OE for some other rubber parts, the OE coolant hoses I replaced on the 4.6 yesterday were Contitech marked.

[Rugerman21]

Well Alternator belt snapped out on the road today 3.5 hours from home. No place in Worthington, MN has 1 so ordered replacement from Oreily's since they could get it same day. I hope it is the right belt. Going to have to look into the tensioner when I get home and get in a better position with tools ect.. Tensioner is definitely a INA/LUK/FAG OEM as fa as I can tell. Will just get the belt replaced and take it easy on the 3.5 hour drive home.