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Oct 7, 2008 | 11:41 AM

madjak

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Serpentine belt

Need to replace my serpentine fan belt. Not sure who makes the best....
Dayco, Gates, etc. Would appreciate any recommendation.

Thanks

Oct 7, 2008 | 11:53 AM

mndiesel

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From: Circle Pines

I have a gates and no problems so far (6 months)

Oct 7, 2008 | 12:12 PM

Ponyboychris

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I've used Gates with no issues.

Oct 7, 2008 | 12:18 PM

rbaker6336

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I use OEM on mine but learned long ago not to uses dayco

Oct 7, 2008 | 01:33 PM

madjak

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Thanks guys. I will probably go with Gates.

Oct 7, 2008 | 02:08 PM

Ponyboychris

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Originally Posted by rbaker6336

I use OEM on mine but learned long ago not to uses dayco

Just curious, why not Dayco? Fit issues? Poor quality?

Oct 8, 2008 | 11:34 AM

cvdenson

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I like the Goodyear Gatorbacks. I've had no problems with them on any vehicle I've owned.

Chris

Oct 8, 2008 | 12:40 PM

harleydude03

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From: lakeland, fl

napa 115,000 miles

Oct 8, 2008 | 02:41 PM

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schlepprock250

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From: Archdale,N.C.

I replaced mine with a NAPA belt(twice) but theres a problem somewhere....something keeps causing one edge og the belt to get chewed off!

Oct 8, 2008 | 07:30 PM

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randomhero1172

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Originally Posted by schlepprock379

I replaced mine with a NAPA belt(twice) but theres a problem somewhere....something keeps causing one edge og the belt to get chewed off!

That would be your tensioner pulley. If they are older and get bent just a touch it will cause your belt to rude up on your AC pulley and wear at it. Happend to mine about 3 times. Tensioner is cheap, one bolt.

On the belt issue - the cheapest one you can get! Inspect regularly and keep a spare with an alternator.

Oct 8, 2008 | 08:21 PM

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aldridgec

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From: Wake Forest, NC

I had a problem with the gatorback on my truck and a few other instances of it have occured. The belt will resonate between the alternator and the p/s pump. Some other belts have been know to do it but the gatorback is just especially flexible.

FWIW, I have the belt I used breifly if anyone wants it. I'll never use it. A friend of mine said I should keep it in the truck incase mine were to break, but honestly, I've never had a belt break and if it would break I'm sure there would be another reason for it.