Yeah, that would be 4 inches longer. That seems too far off. I don't think I can get a very accurate measurement by hand. Plus is it external circumference, internal? Too many variables. Going to the dealer. I'll report back.
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I'm glad to hear you got it figured out! Thanks for reporting back and letting us know what the issue was.
Getting the belt tension correct may be of interest.
See thread:
Belt Tension, Howto
http://mirageforum.com/forum/showthr...-Tension-Howto
Just got my Belt changed. wow what a difference! thanks everyone for the detailed instructions. did it in like 20 minutes. these 2018s are made even cheaper then the 2014. i have smaller bolts and tensioner. when i drove it down the road for the first time i shouted IT DOESNT SQUEAK!! 50k miles with a squeak....yeah ugh im so happy
My mechanic used this one from Napa on my 2014. Works great, not a sqeak during idle.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/search...Qualified=true
See thread:
Belt Tension, How To
https://mirageforum.com/forum/showthread.php/4028
The correct belt for Mirage with A/C has 6 ribs and a length of 1240mm.
Gates part: 6PK 1240
Contitech part: 6PK1240
For cars without A/C the belt also has 6 ribs but a length of 906mm.
Contitech part: 6PK906