Serpentine Belts? One Better Than The Other?

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08-18-2006, 11:54 AM

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Serpentine Belts? One Better Than The Other?

I'm getting some rubber dust coming off my "Dayco - PolyCog" brand of belt. Is this the best belt brand to use on an LS1, or is there a better brand/type? Curious as to what everyones preference is? Is it possible to have it adjusted too tight, as I suspect mine might be?

Thanks in advance, Gar

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08-18-2006, 12:10 PM

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you might have a misaligned pulley.

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08-18-2006, 12:58 PM

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Dust is the first sign of a slipping belt. Get a goodyear Gatorback Belt and your worries will be gone.

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08-18-2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Black X

Dust is the first sign of a slipping belt. Get a goodyear Gatorback Belt and your worries will be gone.

Agreed, I manage a parts store so I know my belts

I would check the alignment of all pullies, the PS pully is a typical problem if it's not pressed on correctly. After you make sure your aligned and tensioned properly toss a Goodyear on it and be done. I stock Dayco at work, but when I need belts personally I order in a Goodyear. Good luck