V35 Belt Too Short

[350gt premium]

Hi all

Haven’t posted on here for a while.

I was wondering if someone can assist with a problem I am having.

I have a 2005 V35 coupe. Recently snapped my drive belt.

Sourced a new belt which is recommended (6pk1180) in Bando brand.

Tried to fit it however too short and virtually impossible to get on, I even had a professional mechanic to have a look he tried to fit the belt without any success.

Has anyone else come across this issue? Possible fix?

Any help will be greatly appreciated.🙏🏾

Cheers

Rushdi

 

 

 

[GTSBoy]

What's the marking on the dead belt?

[sonicii]

something isn't right there, the last one I bought was a 6pk1170, which is 10mm shorter and it fitted fine.

are you sure everything is stock?

[350gt premium]

On 25/3/2024 at 7:14 AM, GTSBoy said:

What's the marking on the dead belt?

It’s ripped to shreds could not see the marking.

[350gt premium]

On 25/3/2024 at 5:23 PM, sonicii said:

something isn't right there, the last one I bought was a 6pk1170, which is 10mm shorter and it fitted fine.

are you sure everything is stock?

I replaced the engine.

[350gt premium]

VQ35DE engine same as the old one.

[sonicii]

hmm.. maybe you just need to go up to a 6pk1190 or even a 6pk1200