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Jan 31, 2014 | 09:27 AM

stydel311

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Serpentine Belt

I am going to be picking up a new belt later this afternoon. I have a choice of MasterPro for $17.99, Gates Micro-V AT for $25.99, or the Motorcraft for $53.99. Which would be the best one to get? Also is there anything I should do to the pulleys while the belts off? (Besides spinning them and feeling the bearings)

Jan 31, 2014 | 10:39 AM

Phy

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I always go with good belts & hoses. Motorcraft are good, but I think Gates are just as good. I usually buy Gates.

Jan 31, 2014 | 10:55 AM

timbersteel

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If you can wait 3-4 days, you can get a Goodyear Gator-belt for about $27. Much better belt all around.

Jan 31, 2014 | 11:19 AM

warren561

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Phy

I always go with good belts & hoses. Motorcraft are good, but I think Gates are just as good. I usually buy Gates.

I've always run Gates belts and hoses. No issues with them at all. They never blow out on me, but I visually inspect them often and replace as necessary. Never (knock on wood) had any squealing issues with the Gates belts.

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Originally Posted by timbersteel

If you can wait 3-4 days, you can get a Goodyear Gator-belt for about $27. Much better belt all around.

Lots of folks swear by the Gatorback belts. Absolutely no squealing.

Jan 31, 2014 | 11:31 AM

Daniel5.0

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Change the idler pulley(s), too. Cheap insurance against getting stranded on the side of the road.