I am working on a friends '85 300CD, and he wanted the alternator/water pump belts replaced (among other things). I could see why, as the belts looked way too thin, and were riding way down in the pulleys. Looking at other cars in my collection, the belts are wider. I trusted several online Euro parts sites that called for a 10X1035 belt (set of two) for the water pump/alternator. When they arrived, I realized they were the same skinny belts that were on the car. For some reason they don't seem right. I am sure every other 617 turbo I have seen (and I have seen MANY) has wider belts. I am not going to put these thin belts on, so does anyone know if just a wider belt with the same length will work?

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1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL
2005 E320 CDI (daily)

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EGR block kit
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html

1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This!
Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst.

Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11):
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html