Need new auxiliary belts - where to buy?

chris_rd92 · Post by **chris_rd92** » Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:18 pm

Hi guys,

During my MOT yesterday I noticed that both my alternator/air con and power steering belts are starting to look a bit frayed. Before I order them from Rock Auto, does anyone know if there are any UK suppliers that I can get them from? Preferably of a reputable brand like Gates.

Cheers
Chris

Post by **vanzep** » Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:05 pm

Chris-i have just replaced both belts on my BB1 - they should be the same.
I bought gates ones off ebay.
power steering belt - 4PK1020 gates micro v. about £10
alternator/aircon belt - 6PK1043 gates micro v. about £12.50

Scott560 · Post by **Scott560** » Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:06 pm

I'd get them from honda direct. I bought a gates belt or similar and it seems a bit hard for my liking, causing occasional squeal when it's wet outside, despite a few adjustments. Could be down to the refurbed alternator pulley however

chris_rd92 · Post by **chris_rd92** » Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:46 pm

Scott560 wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:06 pm
I'd get them from honda direct. I bought a gates belt or similar and it seems a bit hard for my liking, causing occasional squeal when it's wet outside, despite a few adjustments. Could be down to the refurbed alternator pulley however

Just had a look on https://www.parts-honda.uk/ but unfortunately they only have the power steering belt (unless I'm being a blind wally), and £36 for one belt is a little steep for me!

Post by **Drax** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 8:49 am

vanzep wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:05 pm
Chris-i have just replaced both belts on my BB1 - they should be the same.
I bought gates ones off ebay.
power steering belt - 4PK1020 gates micro v. about £10
alternator/aircon belt - 6PK1043 gates micro v. about £12.50

ive always bought these for 10+ years, good quality!

chris_rd92 · Post by **chris_rd92** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:25 am

vanzep wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:05 pm
Chris-i have just replaced both belts on my BB1 - they should be the same.
I bought gates ones off ebay.
power steering belt - 4PK1020 gates micro v. about £10
alternator/aircon belt - 6PK1043 gates micro v. about £12.50

I completely missed your post mate, cheers so much for those part numbers! I found the gates ones I needed on ebay, although they were a little more expensive than the ones you got.

Post by **Merlin** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:28 am

Honda, Gates or Continental. Those are my three preferred brands.

Post by **vanzep** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:40 pm

chris_rd92 wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:25 am

vanzep wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:05 pm
Chris-i have just replaced both belts on my BB1 - they should be the same.
I bought gates ones off ebay.
power steering belt - 4PK1020 gates micro v. about £10
alternator/aircon belt - 6PK1043 gates micro v. about £12.50
I completely missed your post mate, cheers so much for those part numbers! I found the gates ones I needed on ebay, although they were a little more expensive than the ones you got.

No worries.
Here is the link to ebay and yes prices are a little higher. Got both belts from the same supplier.
6PK1043 £14.52
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165084815411
4PK1020 £11.96
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154614526350
sometimes there is a 15 or 20% discount on ebay promotion.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:37 am

Merlin wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:28 am
Honda, Gates or Continental. Those are my three preferred brands.

ADL Blueprint belts are excellent quality too.

Re: the part numbers, there's a separate thread on this, in the technical/wiki section - the info is within the "cambelt change parts" thread