This cant be right can it?

Just finished my swap going from a renix to a 97 4.0, went to put the belt back on and go figure...neither of them fit (yes i have it routed correctely). The belt for the 97 is WAY to small, and the belt for the renix is about 4-5 inches to big. Anyone else have this issue? Can I just get a belt thats 4-5 inches shorter and slap it on?
Thanks

Or properly tighten down the power steering?

did you use the accessory brackets from the renix motor or the 97?

The only bracket from the 97 I used is for the PS pump...the rest of it is all from the 87.

Would it hurt anything to find the right belt for this setup and go with it.

dellstopjeep said:

Would it hurt anything to find the right belt for this setup and go with it.

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Are you serious?

If he did that cats and dogs would start sleeping together, and it would be the end of the World as we know it!

Actually, on second thought, why not?

As long as everything is spinning in the right (correct) direction, size the belt to fit. Beware, some earlier XJ's had water pumps that worked in the "reverse" direction, from what I remember.

Flyfisher said:

As long as everything is spinning in the right (correct) direction, size the belt to fit. Beware, some earlier XJ's had water pumps that worked in the "reverse" direction, from what I remember.

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I thought all of the serpentine belt 4.0s were reverse?

A decent auto supply place will have a list of belts by length. As said above, check the P.S. pump adjustment. Also allow for some stretch for the new belt, don't buy the longest one that will fit when new.
Oh, and length has little to do with cost as I found out. An inch shorter or longer can more than double the price, so if the price is seems too high, check others that will also fit.

PhotographerMike said:

An inch shorter or longer can more than double the price, so if the price is seems too high, check others that will also fit.

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You ain't lying, the Cadillac and Jeep belts are identical in every way except the Cadillac belts cost 3x.

To the OP, run the tensioner all the way out and then run a tape measure around the pulleys to get a starting length. You want a belt that is going to be the same length or just an inch or two shorter--it WILL stretch after it is run for a couple of minutes. Also if you don't damage the belt most shops will let you exchange.

This might help some.....(Gates #'s)

Number Length (in inches) Comments

K060950 95-5/8" '96 - '01 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L w A/C
K060975 98-1/8" '91 - '95 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L w A/C
K060990 99-5/8"
K060994 100"
K060997 100-1/4" '92 - '92 Chevrolet (GMC?) G Series Van V8 7.4L
'96 - '96 Ford E Series Van V8 5.0L
K061000 100-5/8" '96 - '99 Chevrolet (GMC?) P Series Van V8 7.4 L w A/C, w A.P., w 140A alt, 145A alt
'96 - '99 Chevrolet (GMC?) C&K Series Pickup, Suburban V8 7.4L w A/C, w/o A.P., w 140A alt
'87 - '93 Chevrolet (GMC?) S Series Pickup V6 2.8L w A/C, w P.S.
'90 - '90 Chrysler Town&Country Van V6 3.3L, Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan V6 3.3L, Plymouth Grand Voyager V6 3.3L Feb. 28, 1990 and older, w A/C
'93 - '96 Ford E Series Van 6 cyl. 4.9L w A/C
K061005 101-1/8"
K061010 101-5/8"
K061015 102-1/8"
K061020 102-5/8"
K061025 103" '87 - '90 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L w A/C
'87 - '90 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L w/o A/C
K061031 103-5/8"
K061033 103-7/8"
K061037 104-1/4"
K061045 105"
K061058 106-3/8"
K061066 107-7/8" '95 - '97 Ford Aerostar V6 3.0L w A/C
K061073 107-7/8"
K061075 108-1/8"
K061080 108-3/4"
K061098 109-3/8"
K061203 120-7/8"