Time to replace the drive belt...

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Feb 19, 2009 | 02:12 PM

#11

iam7head

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gatorback on my s and miata, no noise, no problem

never have any problem with them, cheap and doesn't have to wait in the dealer

Feb 19, 2009 | 02:59 PM

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SgtB

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It's a belt. Check it when you check your oil, and change it when it shows signs of wear.

Feb 19, 2009 | 05:25 PM

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~blacks2k~

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A lot of people seem to have good things to say about the gatorback belts, maybe i'll give one of those a try.

Feb 19, 2009 | 06:06 PM

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iam7head

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SgtB,Feb 19 2009, 03:59 PM

It's a belt. Check it when you check your oil, and change it when it shows signs of wear.

yes and no

i think people should know newer belt will show little to no sign of wear even when they are about to snap.

Feb 20, 2009 | 05:19 AM

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AngryTurtle

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ~blacks2k~,Feb 19 2009, 10:25 PM

A lot of people seem to have good things to say about the gatorback belts, maybe i'll give one of those a try.

good choice

Feb 20, 2009 | 06:32 AM

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dparm

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Originally Posted by iam7head,Feb 19 2009, 07:06 PM

yes and no

i think people should know newer belt will show little to no sign of wear even when they are about to snap.

Hit the nail on the head. This is why there are change intervals. There are timing belts that snap for no reason that appeared to be normal, whereas others slowly fray and crack.

No reason to chance it.

Feb 20, 2009 | 10:19 AM

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ahrmike

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^QFT. Gatorback seems to be decently made as well. 111 bucks for a belt seems a bit overkill. Just think, it costs more than most tires (for commuter cars). wtf?

Feb 20, 2009 | 01:31 PM

#18

jimbosr1

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i tryed a aftermarket belt and for the life of me i could not get it on.took it back and bought a oem belt and it went on like butter...

Feb 20, 2009 | 05:29 PM

#19

camuman

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oem is about 100 bucks at dealer, aftermarket is 18 dollars at autozone. if my aftermarket belt last half as long i am still way ahead of the game, and i doubt it will just be half as long.