Gates K081000 Serpentine Belt

Gates Premium OE Micro-V Belt K081000

The Gates K081000 is a Premium OE Micro-V serpentine belt built for precise fitment and consistent accessory drive performance. It uses OE-matched size, construction, and materials to serve Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty applications from 1999-2001.

Key Features

• Premium OE Micro-V belt from Gates
• Part number K081000 for direct reference
• 8-rib automotive V-ribbed belt design
• EPDM belt material for durability in accessory drive service
• Polyester cord construction for stable belt tension and strength
• OE Performance comparison rating
• Effective length: 100.01 in. (2540 mm)
• Outside circumference: 100.58 in. (2555 mm)
• Top width: 1.087 in. (28 mm)

Product Details

Gates Premium OE Micro-V belts are engineered to match original equipment dimensions and material specifications, helping maintain proper drive alignment across the accessory system. The K081000 is an 8-rib serpentine belt with a K-section profile, designed for import and domestic car and truck applications that require OE-style belt fitment. For buyers searching Ford F-250 Super Duty serpentine belt K081000 or Ford F-350 Super Duty accessory drive belt replacement, this part provides a direct-reference option backed by Gates belt engineering.

This part cross-references Bando 8PK2540 and Dayco 5081000 for the same application.

What It 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
• Incorrect belt length or profile from a previous replacement
• Fitment issues on 1999-2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty belt applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify belt routing against the vehicle’s underhood diagram before installation. Confirm the application details for 1999-2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty models, including notes for vehicles with A/C and stripped-chassis exclusions where listed. Inspect pulleys, tensioner condition, and accessory alignment before installing the new belt to help prevent premature wear.

Quality Assurance

Gates builds this Premium OE Micro-V Belt to OE size, construction, and material standards for consistent service in accessory drive systems. The K081000 is specified as an OE Performance replacement option for the listed Ford Super Duty applications.

Fitment

• Fits 1999-2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty, N/A, W/A.C.; W/O Stripped Chassis; Premium OE Micro-V Belt
• Fits 1999-2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty, N/A, HVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Premium OE Micro-V Belt
• Fits 1999-2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty, N/A, W/A.C.; W/O Stripped Chassis; Premium OE Micro-V Belt
• Fits 1999-2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty, N/A, HVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Premium OE Micro-V Belt