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Removal and installation isnt a problem. Thats the easy part to figure out.

The hard part is getting the right belt size.

All the auto parts places specify a 7 rib x 82.5 belt. That size is waaayy too long for my 06 Civic. Digging around on the store shelf they found a 76.3 which was just a little too short. The belt I took off measures almost 78.

I find it hard to believe EVERYONE would have a size listed that doesnt fit on my car. Any of you run into this problem? I'm just going to my favorite belt store and get the right one by size.

-SP

 
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Get an OEM... can't be more than a few $$ more, no guessing about proper belt size.

 
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Word. I went and bought belts specifically for my Si from Auto Zone and they didn't even fit. I brought the car to get the timing belt done and looked at my receipt. They cost the same damn amount, so what have you got to lose?

 
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New belts are usually slightly smaller than the old one that is removed due to stretch im assuming the measurement u have it in inches
An inch and a half seems too small probally a 77.5 would be correct

 
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Only 2 belts I would use are Gates belts from car-quest etc. or OEM. I have been installing Gates belts and OEM at my shop and its is very rare for a comeback for a belt issue. I cant recall a comeback.