www.iFourWinns.com

I have a power steering belt that will not quit squeaking. It looks to be in good condition but it does not seat all the way down
in the pulley. The previous owner must have put the wrong belt on. I cannot see any numbers or marking on it. Is there a
reference for which belt I need? Its really frustrating to have a day at the lake ruined by a loud belt. Thanks!

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1998 Horizon 170 QX / Volvo 3.0 SX drive

I don't have a reference, but what I did is take the belt off and brought it to my local AutoZone. Told him I needed the same size , but a deeper V cut to it. 30 Seconds later I had my belt, and no more squeeling.

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1996 205 Sundowner DLX
5.0FL Volvo SX Cobra
Tow Veh: 2012 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X

Best I can tell, without knowing what motor you specifically have, it looks like your Volvo part number is 3857835, but as Niagara mentioned, taking the belt to your local auto store may be your most easiest or convenient option..

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2004 Four Winns 328 Vista
1997 Larson Cabrio 290 - sold
1988 Rinker Fiesta Vee 248 - sold

Owners manual states to only use heavy duty marine belts.
Is this a marketing scheme, or are automotive belts made to a lower quality than marine?

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2011 Four Winns H180 SS.
Aussie built Mustang 2800.
SOLD - 1997 Four Winns Horizon RS

Its a scam. While there are a few things on an boat engine that HAVE to be marine rated, belts isn't one of them.

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1996 205 Sundowner DLX
5.0FL Volvo SX Cobra
Tow Veh: 2012 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X

I agree it is a scam to pay $40 for a VP belt.
I took my alternator and Power Steering belts to Autozone and got a generic replacement for $7 each.
My Horizon 180 with the 5 liter engine uses a 49 inch alternator belt (generic part number 49017) and a 46 inch p/s belt (generic part number (15460).
Just ask to go back to their belts and match them up. Then save the generic part number for future reference.
Good luck Rob

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Anything Worth Doing Is Worth Overdoing
2001 Horizon 180

Sounds like good advise, thanks guys!

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1998 Horizon 170 QX / Volvo 3.0 SX drive