{"product_id":"empi-serpentine-replacement-belt-5-rib-918mm-vw-type-1-17-2811-1","title":"EMPI Serpentine Replacement Belt — 5-Rib, 918mm (5PK918) | EMPI Serpentine Pulley Systems, VW Type 1 \u0026 2 (17-2811-1)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Serpentine Replacement Belt — 5-Rib, 918mm (17-2811-1)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serpentine conversion is a great way to run an air-cooled Type 1 until the belt glazes, cracks or starts chirping, and then you need the one belt that actually fits the system. EMPI \u003cb\u003e17-2811-1\u003c\/b\u003e is that belt: the \u003cb\u003e5-rib, 918mm\u003c\/b\u003e replacement for EMPI's bolt-on serpentine pulley systems. Keep one in the glovebox. A thrown belt on an air-cooled engine means no fan and no cooling, so you have to shut it down now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade for the EMPI system:\u003c\/b\u003e the replacement belt for EMPI serpentine pulley kits 17-2811 (polished) and 17-2911 (black). Dealers also list it for 18-1070 (blue) and 18-1071 (red).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5-rib profile:\u003c\/b\u003e it grips the ribbed pulleys across the full width, which is what keeps a serpentine drive from slipping at high rpm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrect length:\u003c\/b\u003e 918mm (about 36.1 in) for the EMPI crank, alternator\/generator and tensioner layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenuine EMPI:\u003c\/b\u003e  sold by Washburn's Metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis belt fits \u003cb\u003eair-cooled VW Type 1-case engines fitted with an EMPI serpentine belt pulley system\u003c\/b\u003e. It is matched to the pulley kit, not to the car's model year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCONFIRMED:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI serpentine pulley systems 17-2811 and 17-2911 (EMPI part description; CIP1 lists it for both). EMPI rates these systems for all Type 1 engine cases on a generator or alternator stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDEALER-LISTED:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 18-1070 (blue) and 18-1071 (red) systems, and Beetle 1961–1977, Super Beetle 1971–1976, Karmann Ghia 1961–1974, Bus 1961–1971 and Thing 1973–1974 fitted with one of those systems (JBugs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNOT CONFIRMED:\u003c\/b\u003e stock V-belt pulleys (this belt won't run on them), serpentine kits from other makers, Type 4 \/ 1972-and-later Bus engines, and any engine where the pulley stand or crank pulley has been changed from the EMPI kit layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 17-2811-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBelt Type:\u003c\/b\u003e 5-rib serpentine (poly-V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 918mm effective length (approx. 36.1 in) x 5\/8 in wide, size 5PK918 (per dealer spec)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsed On:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 17-2811 \/ 17-2911 serpentine pulley systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924402735\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.175 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 x 6 x 1 in (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack off the tensioner, lift the old belt off, and check every pulley for wobble or a damaged groove before you fit the new one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute the new belt exactly as the EMPI kit instructions show, with all five ribs seated in every pulley. A belt riding one rib over will shred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the tension to EMPI's spec, run the engine, and re-check after the first heat cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a belt glazed or wore on one edge, find out why (alignment, a seized tensioner or a bent bracket) before you blame the belt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes this fit a 1970 VW Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Only if the engine has an EMPI serpentine pulley system on it (17-2811 polished, 17-2911 black, 18-1070 blue or 18-1071 red). A stock 1970 Beetle runs a V-belt, and this ribbed belt will not work on stock pulleys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 17-2811-1, the replacement belt for the EMPI serpentine pulley systems. Some sellers list it as 17-2911-1. UPC 707924402735.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat size is the belt?\u003c\/b\u003e It is a 5-rib belt, 918mm long (about 36.1 in, 5\/8 in wide). That is size 5PK918.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I use a parts-store 5PK918 belt instead?\u003c\/b\u003e A belt of the same 5PK918 size should physically fit, but we have not verified any other brand against the EMPI system. This is the belt EMPI supplies for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/b\u003e As a small, light parcel. It is not hazmat and has no ground-only restriction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping an air-cooled engine cool? 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