Guys where can i get a replacement alternator belt for my 2.4 abarth? Halfords haven't a clue, and my local independent car spares shop have sold me something that looks over a metre long??? Surely this isn't correct?

Smartarse84 said:

Guys where can i get a replacement alternator belt for my 2.4 abarth? Halfords haven't a clue, and my local independent car spares shop have sold me something that looks over a metre long??? Surely this isn't correct?

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GSF? Ebay? Amazon?

Try https://www.shop4parts.co.uk

Make sure you get the stretch belt. Do not use a non stretch belt.

Guide here

https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo-guides/423205-fitting-stretch-alternator-belt-2-4-motor-abarth.html

I got my belt from FIAT parts supplier here in NZ and price was not too bad. If no luck above try FIAT dealer. Read my guide for fitting tool though. It is a simple job with the tool. The dealer price to fit a new one should not be too bad as simple job to fit.

Ok so i have tried the above website, the belt says for non air conditioning??? And no mention of stretch??? Just says aftermarket

Any body? Hate having the car sat still in the car park

Have emailed my local fiat specialist garage, but probably won't hear from them until Monday

looking here 2 to go at are 4pk663 or 4pk668(thread says dealer part only, but I see both on ebay)

https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo/271085-sound-like-aux-belt-2.html

this ebay item cross links to the eper number as 4pk668 but id check a few more to be sure.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-V-R...262970?hash=item235e425d7a:g:Ik0AAOSwwE5WYbnt

hopefully a local parts supplier will have one or both in

Your a star, So think this will do the job?

http://www.buycarparts.co.uk/skf/1366416

And will it be a stretch belt, that the other member suggested I should only use?

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looking here 2 to go at are 4pk663 or 4pk668(thread says dealer part only, but I see both on ebay)

https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo/271085-sound-like-aux-belt-2.html

this ebay item cross links to the eper number as 4pk668 but id check a few more to be sure.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bosch-V-R...262970?hash=item235e425d7a:g:Ik0AAOSwwE5WYbnt

hopefully a local parts supplier will have one or both in

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To make sure you get the correct belt , go to a fiat parts dept. The belt you need is part number 46758804 Stretch belt.

Is somebody trying to have a laugh? Local fiat specialist 6hrs work to change the alternator belt £400, Surely this is crazy? Said on another car had to take all front end off?

£400 to replace alternator belt??????????

OK so the local fiat specialist came back at a price of £400 to replace just the alternator belt, this includes parts and 6hrs to do the work, said might have to remove front end, surely they are trying to take me to the cleaners?

Re: £400 to replace alternator belt??????????

Bargain. Snap his hand of.

Re: £400 to replace alternator belt??????????

I'll do it for £750.

And that's my final offer...

Re: £400 to replace alternator belt??????????

Blimey the belt costs 12 quid i had a new alternator and belt fitted for 160

Re: £400 to replace alternator belt??????????

It's not a particularly difficult job, even on the very tight engine bay of my 2.4 20V. There's a DIY guide on the forum and (as XB23 says) the belt is cheap enough.

Where did you get this done? And so we all agree taking the ****??? Lol

XB23 said:

Blimey the belt costs 12 quid i had a new alternator and belt fitted for 160

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Smartarse84 said:

Where did you get this done? And so we all agree taking the ****??? Lol

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Out of you for asking in the OP? Yes

Seriously though. DIY, its not that hard or take it to a back street garage. What engine is it?

Lol 2.4 20v so got auxiliary belt then alternator belt... And local fiat sales garage quoted my dad £40 for belt and an hour's work £80 does that seem more realistic lol

GPz750 said:

Out of you for asking in the OP? Yes

Seriously though. DIY, its not that hard or take it to a back street garage. What engine is it?

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OK so cars getting towed to the local motosave garage tomorrow, quoted £90 for both alternator and auxiliary belt changing, said do the auxiliary as needs to be removed for alternator belt.

Do you think they will run into any issues, surely a well known independent garage can fix this for me?

Smartarse84 said:

Do you think they will run into any issues, surely a well known independent garage can fix this for me?

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Lack of working space on the 5 cylinder engine can be a problem, but a garage should be able to overcome that.

Only other problem (as with all stretch belts) is getting it over the pulley without damaging the belt ribs. Original Fiat stretch belts used to be supplied with a metal or plastic guide, but I don't think they include one now.
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I had to make tool to fit belt. Independent garage may not have that. Show them my guide if they are stuck