1996 Chevrolet Express 3500 Serpentine and V Belts

Dayco ela (elastic) or stretch belts are specifically designed for two, three, and four point drives that are designed to use self-tensioning belts. Although these belts may look like standard poly rib belts, they are very different. These specially designed elastic belts have self-tensioning capabilities required by specific OE drives. Vehicles that are manufactured with stretch belts must replace them with stretch belts. These belts are not interchangeable with standard constructed belts of their same size. Dayco ela belts utilize a proprietary EPDM construction that is designed to elongate over the fixed pulley system, and then maintain the required belt tension over the life of the belt. The backbone behind the Dayco ela belt is its specially developed polyamide tensile member, which allows for high elongation required for installation, yet provides the proper tension maintenance properties to transmit the accessory loads demanded for the drive. This belt construction incorporates a wear resistant EPDM rib material, along with a highly elastic EPDM cushion rubber that surrounds the polyamide tensile cord, thus providing the required adhesion and flexibility to maintain lasting performance. Stretch belts have unique installation instructions depending on the OE application. Installation may require a specialized tool for the application or a simple zip tie. Do not attempt to install by prying the belt on the pulleys. Dayco provides detailed instructions on the reverse side of the sleeve.

Product Features:

• Utilizes a proprietary EPDM construction that is designed to elongate over the fixed pulley system, and then maintain the required belt tension over the life of the belt
• Specially developed polyamide tensile member, which allows for high elongation required for installation, yet provides the proper tension maintenance properties to transmit the accessory loads demanded for the drive
• Incorporates a wear resistant EPDM rib material, along with a highly elastic EPDM cushion rubber that surrounds the polyamide tensile cord, thus providing the required adhesion and flexibility to maintain lasting performance
• These specially designed elastic belts have self-tensioning capabilities required by specific OE drives designed for a stretch belt

Gates FleetRunner Micro-V Belts are designed for the toughest applications. FleetRunner construction provides superior flexibility, stability, load capacity, and unsurpassed belt life. Patented materials deliver peak performance at extreme prolonged operating temperatures, making this belt the ultimate problem solver. An advanced blend of EPDM rubber technology withstands the modern threats of deterioration from increased exposure to ozone and water-based coolants. FleetRunner does this all while providing the lowest cost per mile for fleets, including 3/4 and 1 ton pickups.

Product Features:

• Patented material provides peak performance at prolonged extreme operating temperatures
• Heavy-duty construction resists cracking and wear, even at extreme temperatures
• Special compound provides unmatched flexibility, stability, load carrying capacity and belt life
• Problem solver designed for the toughest applications
• Consistently outperforms other heavy-duty serpentine belts on the market
• Engineered to save your fleet money and reduce downtime
• Tensioner Replacement is Recommended (if equipped)

Import or domestic, car or truck, every vehicle can depend on the superior quality of Gates precision fit Micro-V belts. With advanced technology that matches the OE size, construction and materials, Gates Micro-V ensures optimal vehicle performance.

Product Features:

• Special belt construction eliminates belt noise, reduces tension loss and solves problem drive applications
• EPDM rubber constructions resist cracking on the rib surface
• Meets or exceeds all specifications from the Original Equipment Manufacturer
• Tensioner Replacement is Recommended (if equipped)
• Unique form grinding of each individual belt assures precise dimensional control.
• Meets or exceeds SAE J1459, SAE J2432, and SAE J1596 specifications.

Constructed with aramid reinforced EPDM compounds, the Dayco poly-V serpentine belt delivers  more than just OE quality. Developed through extensive laboratory and road testing, the rib profile in this EPDM belt has been engineered to conform to high mile

Product Features:

• Provides full coverage for today’s light-duty vehicle market, especially vehicles with troublesome drives
• Engineered to help address noise issues caused by the belt drive 
• Capable of handling more extreme temperatures and workloads

The Driveworks belt is designed to provide better belt-to-pulley contact. The specialized rubber compound incorporates a high temperature polymer formulated to maximize load carrying requirements and belt life. This Driveworks ribbed belt has been constructed and engineered to meet the stringent demands of today’s automotive drive systems. The Driveworks ribbed belt delivers long-lasting dependable belt life.

Product Features:

• Constructed with heat and ozone resistant EPDM rubber
• Fiber is added to the rib stock to reinforce the rubber and reduce noise from worn and misaligned pulleys
• Made with treated polyester cord to reduce belt stretch

Engineered specifically for the most problematic drive systems as an improvement over the OE design, Dayco demanding drive kits come in 14 applications that contain all necessary front-end accessory components to ensure a safe, reliable and noise-free belt drive system. Each kit includes up to two serpentine belts, a premium tensioner with flat spring technology and an idler pulley.

Product Features:

• Custom engineered to cover 35 million problem drive vehicles in operation
• Designed as an improvement over OE to address problematic drive systems
• Features a specially designed serpentine belt with specific compounds that mitigate noise

Dayco believes in a systems approach to maintenance and has a full line of serpentine belt kits that have been designed for the most popular light-duty applications, ensuring that whomever is completing the repair has all the parts needed. Dayco’s kit offers everything to service your front-end accessory drive with OE or equivalent components. This can include a premium tensioner with flat spring technology, durable pulley(s) with permanently lubricated bearings, a Dayco ela (stretch) serpentine belt, and the Dayco serpentine belt that provides extensive flexibility and longer service life, while handling higher workloads and temperatures.

Product Features:

• Engineered to match OE specifications with unique features that enhance vehicle performance and safety
• For vehicles that need a highly engineered drive belt and multiple parts for a thorough and proper repair
• Provides all the parts needed in one box, helping simplify installation

Engineered specifically for the most problematic drive systems as an improvement over the OE design, Dayco demanding drive kits come in 14 applications that contain all necessary front-end accessory components to ensure a safe, reliable and noise-free belt drive system. Each kit includes up to two serpentine belts, a premium tensioner with flat spring technology and an idler pulley.

Product Features:

• Custom engineered to cover 35 million problem drive vehicles in operation
• Designed as an improvement over OE to address problematic drive systems
• Features a specially designed serpentine belt with specific compounds that mitigate noise

This Litens Serpentine Belt Drive Component Kit fits 1996-2003 Chev C1500, C2500, Suburban, Express, Savanna / GMC C1500, C2500, C3500, Yukon w/4.3/5.0/5.7L. These kits make it easy to maintain your entire front end accessory drive system. Eliminate the need to search for individual parts by purchasing this all-in-one solution. Front end accessory drives require maintenance at specific intervals, and parts should be replaced as part of your regularly scheduled tune-up to ensure your vehicle is at its best. Each kit contains a Litens belt tensioner, Bando serpentine belt, and any necessary idler pulley(s). All required hardware is included for the installation . Application specific instructions are also conveniently included. All parts meet or exceed OE fit, function, and performance. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket.

Engineered specifically for the most problematic drive systems as an improvement over the OE design, Dayco demanding drive kits come in 14 applications that contain all necessary front-end accessory components to ensure a safe, reliable and noise-free belt drive system. Each kit includes up to two serpentine belts, a premium tensioner with flat spring technology and an idler pulley.

Product Features:

• Custom engineered to cover 35 million problem drive vehicles in operation
• Designed as an improvement over OE to address problematic drive systems
• Features a specially designed serpentine belt with specific compounds that mitigate noise

Pinion and axle seal puller. No return.

Product Features:

• Seal puller

Dayco idler/tensioner pulleys are built with smoother surfaces and tighter dimensional tolerances, which translates to less vibration and longer belt life. In addition to stamped, forged steel and powdered metal pulleys, Dayco also designs ultra-strong plastic pulleys with specially formulated glass-filled polymers that resist wear and tear. Premium lubricated ball bearings and double high temperature seals ensure peak bearing performance, the most critical element of a pulley’s service life.

Product Features:

• Designed for the majority of automotive vehicle applications on the road today
• High-quality materials help resist wear and improve belt life
• Features premium lubricated bearings to extend service life
• Meets or exceeds OE quality

ACDelco Professional, premium aftermarket V-Ribbed Advanced Technology Belts serve as replacement belts for accessory belt drive systems (ABDS) and other serpentine belt applications. They are designed using advanced manufacturing technology and premium EPDM rubber construction to provide customers with superior accessory belt drive systems (ABDS) and new-vehicle-type performance. These premium aftermarket replacement v-ribbed advanced technology belts are manufactured to meet or exceed your expectations for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:

• Made with temperature and crack resistant EPDM rubber for a long life and quiet, dependable performance
• Is the belt of choice by professional technicians, lasting 50% to 60% longer than retail belts (low priced belts sold at car part stores)
• Its precision dimension control of rib profile transmits load efficiently throughout the accessory belt drive systems (ABDS) allowing components to operate at optimum levels
• Able to operate and accept misalignment in the accessory belt drive systems (ABDS) far greater than other serpentine belts
• Its flexible construction allows the belt to withstand billions of topside and backside bends resulting in a long belt life

ACDelco Professional, premium aftermarket V-Ribbed Advanced Technology Belts serve as replacement belts for accessory belt drive systems (ABDS) and other serpentine belt applications. They are designed using advanced manufacturing technology and premium EPDM rubber construction to provide customers with superior accessory belt drive systems (ABDS) and new-vehicle-type performance. These premium aftermarket replacement v-ribbed advanced technology belts are manufactured to meet or exceed your expectations for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:

• Made with temperature and crack resistant EPDM rubber for a long life and quiet, dependable performance
• Is the belt of choice by professional technicians, lasting 50% to 60% longer than retail belts (low priced belts sold at car part stores)
• Its precision dimension control of rib profile transmits load efficiently throughout the accessory belt drive systems (ABDS) allowing components to operate at optimum levels
• Able to operate and accept misalignment in the accessory belt drive systems (ABDS) far greater than other serpentine belts
• Its flexible construction allows the belt to withstand billions of topside and backside bends resulting in a long belt life

Constructed with aramid reinforced EPDM compounds, the Dayco poly-V serpentine belt delivers  more than just OE quality. Developed through extensive laboratory and road testing, the rib profile in this EPDM belt has been engineered to conform to high mileage, worn or misaligned drives and helps eliminate noisy belt conditions. Dayco poly rib serpentine belts offer extensive flexibility and longer service life, while handling higher workloads and temperatures.

Product Features:

• Provides full coverage for today’s light-duty vehicle market, especially vehicles with troublesome drives
• Engineered to help address noise issues caused by the belt drive 
• Capable of handling more extreme temperatures and workloads
• Thickness: 0.169 in.

Drive Belt

Bando USA has been a leading OE supplier to automotive manufacturers for over 50 years and Bando serpentine belts are original equipment on over 70% of the top 10 selling vehicles in North America. Bando USA will not compromise on critical quality measurements. Bando belts are produced to the same, more precise OE metric size to deliver an exact fit within the millimeter, ensuring a perfect fit every time. In addition to exact metric sizing, Bando USA aftermarket serpentine belts provide true OE performance for its aftermarket belts, as they are produced on the same manufacturing lines as the OE belts. Installation Note: The manufacturer recommends checking and/or replacing idler and tensioner bearings when replacing the serpentine belts

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent.
• Direct fit for easy installation.
• Resistant against wear, oil and heat.
• Strong tensile cords limit stretching.
• Supports higher horsepower loads.
• Made from high strength synthetic rubber.

Bando has been manufacturing rubber products for over 100 years. Bando is the OEM supplier to over 80 percent of the top 10 cars sold in the U.S. (by volume). Bando belts are made with EPDM rubber which adheres to OEM specification that is more heat resistant and long lasting. With 19 plants worldwide, Bando are the 3rd largest manufacturer of automotive drive belts in the world. Bando’s automotive belts, serpentine, timing and V-belts are engineered to meet the unique requirements of today’s high performance engines for applications that run the gamut from international racing teams to light duty trucks. Bando manufactures belts for the world’s leading automakers, supplying both OEM and aftermarket applications, all to the same exacting standards of quality.

Product Features:

• Designed to provide the positive no-slip drive requirements needed on demanding overhead cam applications
• Precision molded teeth are protected by durable fabric facing for long life
• Tensile cord is engineered and tested for maximum load carrying capabilities
• Rubber backing resists abrasion, oil and heat

Bando USA has been a leading OE supplier to automotive manufacturers for over 50 years and Bando serpentine belts are original equipment on over 70% of the top 10 selling vehicles in North America. Bando USA will not compromise on critical quality measurements. Bando belts are produced to the same, more precise OE metric size to deliver an exact fit within the millimeter, ensuring a perfect fit every time. In addition to exact metric sizing, Bando USA aftermarket serpentine belts provide true OE performance for its aftermarket belts, as they are produced on the same manufacturing lines as the OE belts. Installation Note: The manufacturer recommends checking and/or replacing idler and tensioner bearings when replacing the serpentine belts

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent.
• Direct fit for easy installation.
• Resistant against wear, oil and heat.
• Strong tensile cords limit stretching.
• Supports higher horsepower loads.
• Made from high strength synthetic rubber.

Bando USA has been a leading OE supplier to automotive manufacturers for over 50 years and Bando serpentine belts are original equipment on over 70% of the top 10 selling vehicles in North America. Bando USA will not compromise on critical quality measurements. Bando belts are produced to the same, more precise OE metric size to deliver an exact fit within the millimeter, ensuring a perfect fit every time. In addition to exact metric sizing, Bando USA aftermarket serpentine belts provide true OE performance for its aftermarket belts, as they are produced on the same manufacturing lines as the OE belts. Installation Note: The manufacturer recommends checking and/or replacing idler and tensioner bearings when replacing the serpentine belts

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent.
• Direct fit for easy installation.
• Resistant against wear, oil and heat.
• Strong tensile cords limit stretching.
• Supports higher horsepower loads.
• Made from high strength synthetic rubber.

Drive Belt

The Mitsuboshi Multi Rib (Serpentine) Belt meets or exceeds the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications for durability, fit and quality. Installation Note: The manufacturer recommends checking and/or replacing idler and tensioner bearings when replacing the serpentine belts

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent.
• Direct fit for easy installation.
• Resistant against wear, oil and heat.

Built for passenger cars and light-duty trucks, Dayco’s extensive line of Poly Rib serpentine belts are engineered for high mileage, demanding drives found in today’s vehicles. As the manufacturer of the first original equipment multi-ribbed serpentine belt, Dayco’s commitment to automotive product excellence and innovation is unwavering. The Dayco Poly Rib W Profile serpentine belt is the most innovative advancement in serpentine belt design in more than 30 years. Developed through extensive laboratory and actual road mileage testing, this unique rib profile EPDM belt has been engineered to conform to high mileage, worn or misaligned drives and help eliminate noisy belt conditions. Constructed with aramid-reinforced EPDM compounds, the Dayco W Poly Rib serpentine belt delivers more than just OE-required quality. It delivers the solution to troublesome drive problems.

Product Features:

• Constructed with aramid-reinforced EPDM compounds
• Engineered to conform to high mileage, worn or misaligned drives
• Helps eliminate noisy belt conditions Related Documents: (PDF 63.78 KB)

Drive Belt

Constructed with aramid reinforced EPDM compounds, the Dayco poly-V serpentine belt delivers  more than just OE quality. Developed through extensive laboratory and road testing, the rib profile in this EPDM belt has been engineered to conform to high mileage, worn or misaligned drives and helps eliminate noisy belt conditions. Dayco poly rib serpentine belts offer extensive flexibility and longer service life, while handling higher workloads and temperatures.

Product Features:

• Provides full coverage for today’s light-duty vehicle market, especially vehicles with troublesome drives
• Engineered to help address noise issues caused by the belt drive 
• Capable of handling more extreme temperatures and workloads