Replacing alternator belt on 92 accord with ac. Auto parts places all say 43.5 inch belt but i can't get it to fit. Too short, lacking about 3/8 inch. Took tensioner all the way off, so that's not problem. Am i missing somethin or can i go with a 44 inch belt? Got a 44.5 on there now but it ain't workin. Kills my battery every couple days. Alternator and starter test good. Battery is brand new. Replaced cable ends. So i'm thinkin belt is issue.

 

I've crawled all around this thing. Still no luck. Does the ac compressor move? Belt's not caught on anything. Noticed online that a few manufacturers make a 43.5 inch belt that's actually 43.62. Help.

 

I would use a honda belt only. The alternator should be able to swival down to allow the belt to go around it. Hope this helps.

 

Went and got a honda belt. Wrestled with it for 10 minutes and it somehow went right on. Problem solved. Sweet.