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NOS2Go4Me,Mar 27 2005, 04:58 PM Wrote:

skifreak69,Mar 26 2005, 11:46 PM Wrote:So about a year ago I had my alternator replaced under warranty, and they had to replace my belt as well, but didn't have any in stock so they brought one in from an outside source.  Well last summer I had a set of Focus central pullies installed (two piece, retaining factory belt) And from day one the belt squeeled with the pullies.  The mechanic said it was likely a coating on the pullies that just needed to wear off.  Well the noise remained, and we figured I might need to go to a slightly smaller belt.  I dealt with the squeeling for awhile, but not too long ago I finally got around to picking up a smaller belt and installed.  It was an extremely tight fit, and got me thinking it's too small.  So today I searched around on the internet, found the one i just put on is the next smaller belt, but the numbers on the belt ford put on don't match what the stock replacement belt should be.  Should I go back to the dealer and try and get the proper belt?  They charged me $80 for this belt, I bought the smaller one from the same place they brought it in from (Lordco) and only cost me $36.  I've never left the dealership without feeling ripped off, and now I'm possibly finding out more problems that have already happened.
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If you have the old belt, and the receipt from the original workorder showing they used the wrong belt... go straight to head office. Keep EVERYTHING documented if you're having more problems with the engine since they did that. If FoMoCoCan won't be agreeable, and you're pissed (and rightfully so), look into getting a lawyer or hitting small claims at least.

Don't take that kind of s**t from anyone, least of all your dealer.
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you know, since they ordered the belt from an outside source, its that company that sent the dealer the wrong belt, and the fact that they put that belt on and charged you, means that you agreed for an aftermarket belt. so now to try and go after ford motor company for putting on a belt that they dont make or supply would be stupid in my estimation.

ford motor company has nothing to do with installing aftermarket products on their cars, and the fact that you have an aftermarrket belt, and aftermarket pullies on your car doesnt help the situation any.

on another side note, sometimes there are change up in part numbers, and the belt sizes vary slightly from the stock belt size. I have come accross this several times.