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What serpentine belt?

Old 05-04-2013, 09:39 PM
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98 TA WS6
I was fixing the headlights today and noticed a hole in the belt
Inspected the rest of the belt and although getting old looks ok and should not need replacing yet, but She will not be going anywhere until I do.

Advance has 1 for $17 http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...14999|L3*15596 or one for $28 http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...14999|L3*15596


Now I normally lean to the pricier belt but got bit(no pun intended) a few yrs back buying a Gator belt that lasted 2yrs for my truck.

I have to ask how the heck does a belt get a hole? This is a new one for me
Old 05-05-2013, 06:32 AM
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The cheaper one is the A/C belt.
Old 05-05-2013, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by superlazy
I have to ask how the heck does a belt get a hole? This is a new one for me
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Can we get a picture of said belt posted?
Old 05-06-2013, 01:38 PM
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I have always had good luck with GoodYear GatorBack belts. I tun them on all my vehicles.
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I had one of the cheapies on my car. It developed a chirp soon after install. Put on a gatorback and no noises for over a yr.
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The Gatorbacks have always treated me OK, but I DO want to try the Gates Racing belts somewhere down the line.


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