Product Description
Gates XL V-Belt Application Guide for Part #7240 (1956-1990) ??
The part number Gates 7240 is an Automotive XL High Capacity V-Belt. This is a standard, notched V-belt (Top Width: 7/16 in. / 10mm; Effective Length: 24 in. / 610mm) used in the accessory drive system (e.g., water pump, alternator, A/C compressor) of a very broad range of vintage and classic vehicles, particularly Mopar and Volkswagen.
| Manufacturer | Vehicle Model | Years | Engine Size | Part Number | OEM Numbers | Special Notes |
| Volkswagen | Vanagon | 1982-1985 | 1.6L L4 Diesel, 2.0L H4 Gas | 7240 | ACDelco 15240 | Position: Fits the Water Pump, Alternator, and/or Air Conditioning drive on various models. |
| Volkswagen | Quantum | 1982-1985 | 1.6L L4 Diesel | 7240 | VW 068121039C, 068903137AF | Position: Fits the Water Pump drive. |
| Jeep | Wrangler | 1989-1990 | 2.5L L4 | 7240 | 7240 | Truck Application: Fits the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor to Alternator drive. |
| Plymouth | Savoy | 1956 | All Engines | 7240 | 7240 | Fits this vintage full-size sedan. Position must be verified based on accessories. |
| American Motors (AMC) | Various Cars | Various | Various | 7240 | 7240 | Applicable to a wide array of AMC cars and light trucks where a 24-inch effective length V-belt is required for a specific accessory drive. (Specific models/years are highly varied). |
| Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth | Various Cars & Trucks | Various | Various | 7240 | 7240 | Applicable to many vintage Mopar vehicles where a 24-inch effective length V-belt is required for a specific accessory drive. (Specific models/years are highly varied). |
NOTE: This is a High Capacity V-Belt with an Effective Length (Le) of 24 inches. It is a replacement for any OE belt with a 24-inch length and 7/16-inch width (HC41 cross-section).
