Continental 8PK1560 fan belt: 8-rib multi-rib belt, 1560 mm (premium)
The Continental 8PK1560 is a 8-rib multi-rib drive belt (also called a fan belt, V-ribbed or serpentine belt), 1560 mm long. It drives the engine auxiliaries. For example, it turns the alternator, the power steering pump and the air conditioning compressor, depending on the engine.
The German Continental group makes ContiTech belts. Also, many European and Asian manufacturers fit them as original equipment.
How to check your belt size
First, look at the back of your old belt: you will find the size printed there. For example, in 8PK1560, 8 is the number of ribs, PK is the rib profile and 1560 is the length in millimetres. However, sizes a few millimetres apart (such as 8PK1560 and 8PK1565) are different belts. So match the number exactly, or ask us.
Vehicle fitment
The manufacturer catalogue has no passenger-car vehicle list for this belt. Sizes like this mostly run on trucks, buses, agricultural and industrial engines. So match the size printed on your old belt, or send us the vehicle or engine details and we confirm before dispatch.
Check before you order
Fitment lists come from the manufacturer catalogue. However, the same model can use a different belt depending on engine, air conditioning and power steering. So compare with the size on your old belt, or send us your registration number or VIN and we confirm before dispatch.
Specifications
- Brand: Continental | Part number: 8PK1560
- Size: 8 ribs, PK rib profile, 1560 mm effective length
- Type: multi-rib (V-ribbed) belt
- Barcode (EAN): 4010858488826
- OE references include: Leyland 3911573; Volvo 20997774, 22670503, 980481
Fitting tips
Replace the belt at the interval in your service book. Also replace it sooner if it is cracked, glazed, missing ribs or squeals on start-up. At the same time, check the tensioner and idler pulleys, because a worn tensioner bearing wears out a new belt quickly. Before you remove the old belt, photograph the routing. Finally, make sure every rib sits in its pulley groove before you start the engine.
Why buy from Greyhound Auto Retail
We sell genuine Continental belts by exact size, with full catalogue fitment. In addition, you can add filters, spark plugs and engine oil for the rest of the service in one order. Not sure this is your belt? Ask before you buy, and we check it for you.
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