Gates K061080 Serpentine Belt

OE Micro-V Belt for Select Ford, GM, Jaguar, and Lincoln

The Gates K061080 Premium OE Micro-V Belt is a precision-fit serpentine belt built for import and domestic vehicles that rely on accurate accessory drive performance. With OE-matched size, construction, and materials, this belt supports consistent operation across applications such as the Jaguar S-Type, Lincoln LS, and select Chevrolet and GMC trucks.

Key Features

• Gates Premium OE Micro-V Belt, part number K061080
• 6-rib automotive V-ribbed belt construction
• EPDM belt material for durable everyday service
• Polyester cord material for stable belt reinforcement
• OE Performance rating for factory-style fit and function
• Precision-fit design matched to OE dimensions
• Cross-reference example: Continental 6K1080

Product Details

The Gates Premium OE Micro-V Belt line is built for drivers who want a direct replacement serpentine belt with OE-style sizing and materials. This K061080 belt measures 20 mm top width, 108.14 in effective length, and 108.71 in outside circumference, with a K-section profile and 6 ribs. Gates uses advanced belt construction to help maintain proper accessory drive operation in vehicles that depend on accurate belt routing and consistent tension.

Compatible applications include Fits 2002 Jaguar S-Type, N/A; Fits 2001-2002 Lincoln LS, N/A; and Fits 1996-2000 Chevrolet C2500, N/A. It also fits select Chevrolet C3500, K2500, K3500, GMC C2500, GMC C3500, GMC K2500, GMC K3500, and related Suburban applications listed in the fitment data. The Gates K061080 is also used in select Ford Cougar, Thunderbird, and Mercury Cougar applications, along with Buick Century and Oldsmobile Cutlass models shown in the vehicle coverage.

What This Belt Helps Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn serpentine belt
• Cracking, glazing, or rib wear on the accessory drive belt
• Loss of proper drive to alternator, power steering, or A/C components
• Belt fitment issues caused by incorrect length or rib count
• Uneven belt tracking from an aging OE-style belt

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify belt routing, rib count, and engine accessory configuration before installation. This part is listed for specific vehicle and equipment combinations, including notes such as A/C, power steering, alternator output, and pulley diameter requirements on certain applications. Inspect pulleys, tensioners, and idlers for wear before installing a new serpentine belt, and confirm the old belt length against the K061080 specifications when replacing an OE-style belt.

Quality Assurance

Gates positions the Premium OE Micro-V Belt line as a precision replacement built to match OE size, construction, and materials for dependable vehicle performance. The K061080 reflects that OE Performance approach for a direct-fit serpentine belt replacement.