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Continental 17442 Accessory Drive Belt
| Brand | Continental 17442 |
|---|---|
| Position | Air Conditioning - From Fan, Alternator, Fan and Alternator, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Fan, Air Conditioning and Air Pump, Power Steering, Air Conditioning and Air Pump, Idler, Fan and Air Pump, Air Pump To Power Steering, Air Conditioning To Idler, and Generator |
| Belt Top Width | 0.53 |
| Belt Length | 44.20 |
| Product line | Automotive V-Belt |
| Fits | Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Jeep, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, Porsche, Toyota, and Volkswagen · 88 vehicles |
EPDM construction. Resists heat and abrasion for dependable accessory drive performance.
Fiber reinforcement. Controls elongation for consistent tension and long service life.
SAE J636 compliant. Precise dimensions deliver high traction and quiet operation.
Cross-references Anchor 3430, Anchor 9440 and Anchor 300073 for the same application. See all 269.
Continental 17442 Automotive V-Belt
Continental 17442 is an automotive V-belt built for accessory drive applications that demand stable tension, quiet operation, and consistent grip. With a 0.53-inch top width and 44.20-inch length, it is a direct-fit option for select power steering, air conditioning, alternator, and fan drive setups.
Fits a wide range of classic and late-model applications, including Toyota Pickup power steering, Toyota 4Runner power steering, and Volkswagen EuroVan alternator service. It also covers select Porsche 928 air conditioning and Mazda RX-7 air conditioning applications.
Key Features
- 0.53-inch belt top width for the specified accessory drive profile
- 44.20-inch belt length for listed OE-style applications
- EPDM compound for high heat and abrasion resistance
- High-strength fiber reinforcement helps control elongation
- Precision top width and sidewalls meet or exceed SAE J636 standards
- Built for traction and quiet, long-lasting operation
Product Details
Continental’s Automotive V-Belt line focuses on dependable accessory drive performance across a broad range of vehicles. Part number 17442 uses EPDM construction and reinforced cord materials to help maintain belt stability under heat and load. That matters in systems such as power steering, air conditioning, alternator drive, and fan drive service where belt slip, noise, and stretch can affect operation.
This belt cross-references Gates 9440HD and Dayco DP735 for the same application. It is a practical replacement choice for vehicles such as Toyota Pickup, Toyota 4Runner, and Volkswagen EuroVan when the listed dimensions and position match the original setup.
Common Issues This Belt Can Address
- Squealing from a worn or glazed accessory drive belt
- Loss of belt grip under heat or load
- Visible cracking, fraying, or surface wear
- Excess belt stretch affecting accessory performance
- Noise from an aging power steering, A/C, or alternator drive
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify belt length, top width, and accessory position before installation. Confirm the application by year, make, model, and drive location, especially on vehicles with multiple belt paths such as Toyota Celica, Porsche 928, and Mazda B2200. Inspect pulleys and tensioning components for wear before installing Continental 17442, and set belt tension to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification.
Quality Assurance
Continental manufactures this belt to meet or exceed SAE J636 standards for width and sidewall precision. The EPDM construction and fiber reinforcement are used to support heat resistance, abrasion resistance, and controlled elongation in everyday accessory drive service.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Volkswagen | EuroVan | — | 2.4L | L5 | DIESEL | Alternator | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1996 | Volkswagen | EuroVan | — | 2.4L | L5 | DIESEL | Alternator | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1995 | Toyota | 4Runner | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1995 | Toyota | Pickup | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1995 | Volkswagen | EuroVan | — | 2.4L | L5 | DIESEL | Alternator | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1994 | Toyota | 4Runner | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1994 | Toyota | Pickup | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1994 | Volkswagen | EuroVan | — | 2.4L | L5 | DIESEL | Alternator | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1993 | Porsche | 928 | — | 5.4L | V8 | — | Air Conditioning | W/44-7/8" O.C Belt; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1993 | Toyota | 4Runner | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1993 | Toyota | Pickup | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1993 | Volkswagen | EuroVan | — | 2.4L | L5 | DIESEL | Alternator | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1992 | Toyota | 4Runner | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1992 | Toyota | Pickup | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1991 | Porsche | 928 | — | 5.0L | V8 | — | Air Conditioning | W/44-7/8" O.C Belt; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1991 | Toyota | 4Runner | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1991 | Toyota | Pickup | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1990 | Porsche | 928 | — | 5.0L | V8 | — | Air Conditioning | W/44-7/8" O.C Belt; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1990 | Toyota | 4Runner | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1990 | Toyota | Pickup | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1989 | Porsche | 928 | — | 5.0L | V8 | — | Air Conditioning | W/44-7/8" O.C Belt; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1989 | Toyota | 4Runner | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1989 | Toyota | Pickup | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1988 | Porsche | 928 | — | 5.0L | V8 | — | Air Conditioning | W/44-7/8" O.C Belt; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1988 | Toyota | 4Runner | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1988 | Toyota | Pickup | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1987 | Toyota | 4Runner | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1987 | Toyota | Pickup | — | 2.4L | L4 | GAS | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1986 | Toyota | 4Runner | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1986 | Toyota | Pickup | — | 2.4L | L4 | GAS | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1985 | Mazda | RX-7 | — | 1.3L | R2 | — | Air Conditioning | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1985 | Toyota | 4Runner | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1985 | Toyota | Celica | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Air Conditioning and Air Pump | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1985 | Toyota | Pickup | — | 2.4L | L4 | GAS | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1984 | Mazda | B2200 | — | 2.2L | L4 | — | Fan and Alternator | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1984 | Mazda | RX-7 | — | 1.3L | R2 | — | Air Conditioning | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1984 | Toyota | 4Runner | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Air Conditioning and Air Pump | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1984 | Toyota | Celica | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Air Conditioning and Air Pump | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1984 | Toyota | Pickup | — | 2.4L | L4 | GAS | Air Conditioning and Air Pump | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | P20 | — | 5.7L | V8 | — | Power Steering | School Bus; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | P30 | — | 5.7L | V8 | — | Power Steering | School Bus; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1983 | Mazda | B2200 | — | 2.2L | L4 | — | Fan and Alternator | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1983 | Toyota | Celica | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Air Conditioning and Air Pump | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1983 | Toyota | Pickup | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Air Conditioning and Air Pump | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1982 | Mazda | B2200 | — | 2.2L | L4 | — | Fan and Alternator | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1982 | Toyota | Celica | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Air Conditioning and Air Pump | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1982 | Toyota | Pickup | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Air Conditioning and Air Pump | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1981 | Toyota | Pickup | — | 2.4L | L4 | — | Air Conditioning and Air Pump | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1980 | Cadillac | Commercial Chassis | — | 6.0L | V8 | — | Fan and Air Pump | w/ Calif. Emissions; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1980 | Cadillac | DeVille | — | 6.0L | V8 | — | Fan and Air Pump | (4 13/16" Dia. AP Pulley); Automotive V-Belt |
| 1980 | Cadillac | Eldorado | — | 6.0L | V8 | — | Fan and Air Pump | Solves Original Drive Design Alignment / Tension Issue; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1980 | Cadillac | Fleetwood | — | 6.0L | V8 | — | Fan and Air Pump | w/ Calif. Emissions; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1980 | Cadillac | Seville | — | 6.0L | V8 | — | Fan and Air Pump | Solves Original Drive Design Alignment / Tension Issue; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1980 | Toyota | Celica | — | 2.2L | L4 | — | Air Conditioning and Air Pump | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1980 | Toyota | Corona | — | 2.2L | L4 | — | Air Conditioning and Air Pump | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1971 | Jeep | Wagoneer | — | 3.8L | L6 | — | Air Conditioning | W/ Air pump; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1971 | Mercedes-Benz | 300SEL | — | 6.3L | V8 | — | Air Conditioning To Idler | Matched Set of 2 Belts; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1970 | Ford | Mustang | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1970 | Mercedes-Benz | 300SEL | — | 6.3L | V8 | — | Air Conditioning To Idler | Matched Set of 2 Belts; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1970 | Mercury | Cougar | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | Power Steering | Exc. AC; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1969 | Ford | Mustang | — | 6.4L | V8 | — | Power Steering | W/5 1/2" PS Pulley; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1969 | Ford | Mustang | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | Power Steering | W/5 1/2" PS Pulley; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1969 | Mercury | Cougar | — | 6.4L | V8 | — | Power Steering | W/5 1/2" PS Pulley; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1969 | Mercury | Cougar | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | Power Steering | W/5 1/2" PS Pulley; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1968 | Jeep | Wagoneer | — | 3.8L | L6 | — | Air Conditioning and Air Pump | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1967 | Ford | Econoline | — | 2.8L | L6 | — | Air Conditioning | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1967 | Ford | LTD | — | 4.7L | V8 | — | Power Steering | W/53A, 55A or 60A Alt; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1967 | Ford | Mustang | — | 6.4L | V8 | — | Power Steering | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1967 | Mercedes-Benz | 300SEL | — | 3.0L | L6 | — | Air Conditioning | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1967 | Mercury | Capri | — | 6.4L | V8 | — | Power Steering | Exc AP w/o AC; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1967 | Mercury | Capri | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | Power Steering | Exc AP w/o AC; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1967 | Mercury | Colony Park | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | Power Steering | Exc AP w/o AC; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1967 | Mercury | Colony Park | — | 6.4L | V8 | — | Power Steering | Exc AP w/o AC; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1967 | Mercury | Colony Park | — | 6.7L | V8 | — | Power Steering | Exc AP w/o AC; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1967 | Mercury | Cougar | — | 6.4L | V8 | — | Power Steering | Exc. AC; w/o AP; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1967 | Mercury | Marquis | — | 6.7L | V8 | — | Power Steering | w/ AC; w/ AP; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1967 | Mercury | Marquis | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | Power Steering | Exc AP w/o AC; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1967 | Mercury | Villager | Base | 6.4L | V8 | — | Power Steering | Exc AP w/o AC; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1966 | Ford | Econoline | — | 2.8L | L6 | — | Air Conditioning | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1966 | Mercedes-Benz | 300SE | — | 3.0L | L6 | — | Air Conditioning | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1966 | Mercedes-Benz | 300SEL | — | 3.0L | L6 | — | Air Conditioning | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1966 | Mercury | Capri | — | 6.4L | V8 | — | Power Steering | Exc AP w/o AC; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1966 | Mercury | Capri | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | Power Steering | Exc AP w/o AC; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1966 | Mercury | Marauder | — | 6.7L | V8 | — | Power Steering | Exc AP w/o AC; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1966 | Mercury | Marauder | — | 7.0L | V8 | — | Power Steering | Exc AP w/o AC; Automotive V-Belt |
| 1965 | Ford | Econoline | — | 2.4L | L6 | — | Air Conditioning | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1965 | Ford | Econoline | — | 2.8L | L6 | — | Air Conditioning | Automotive V-Belt |
| 1960 | Ford | Thunderbird | — | 5.8L | V8 | — | Air Conditioning | Automotive V-Belt |
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