92 serpentine double sided belt
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Racer
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92 serpentine double sided belt
My LT1 is do for another belt due to age.
I have seen a few post on this topic before. Anyone tell me the advantage of switching to a single sided Serpentine belt setup? I know I will need to change some pulleys , but are the belts that cheaper to justify the expense?
If I stay with the double sided belt , which one is the best?
I have had good luck in the past with Goodyear "Gatorback" belts , don't even know if you can still purchase them.
Any ideas welcome.
DESERT
I have seen a few post on this topic before. Anyone tell me the advantage of switching to a single sided Serpentine belt setup? I know I will need to change some pulleys , but are the belts that cheaper to justify the expense?
If I stay with the double sided belt , which one is the best?
I have had good luck in the past with Goodyear "Gatorback" belts , don't even know if you can still purchase them.
Any ideas welcome.
DESERT
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I changed my '92 over to the single-sided belt.
The main reason I did it is the single-sided belts are much easier to find.
As far as I know, GM is the only one that sells the double-sided.
Plus, the single-sided belt is cheaper from the discount places.
Tom Piper
The main reason I did it is the single-sided belts are much easier to find.
As far as I know, GM is the only one that sells the double-sided.
Plus, the single-sided belt is cheaper from the discount places.
Tom Piper
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http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/....php?qstId=183
This is the TSB on changing out the double sided belt. I have not seen a double sided belt in any auto parts store.
This is the TSB on changing out the double sided belt. I have not seen a double sided belt in any auto parts store.
Instructor
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http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/....php?qstId=183
This is the TSB on changing out the double sided belt. I have not seen a double sided belt in any auto parts store.
This is the TSB on changing out the double sided belt. I have not seen a double sided belt in any auto parts store.
I have only seen the double sided at the dealer (~$65) and someone else here said you could get them online...
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster (from another thread)
Rockauto.com has the belt you need for $35. Buy two. I don't think any of the parts stores stock it.
Gates # DK060674
It seems that Gates manufactures it for AC-Delco/GM also.
Gates # DK060674
It seems that Gates manufactures it for AC-Delco/GM also.
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this is the best bet, when the time comes to replace the tensioner and idler pullies, simply spend the extra 40.00 and get a new PS pulley. That's the conversion.
Considering the cost of the new belt, the conversion will save you $$ and angst... I don't know for a fact that the NAPA part is double sided. For reference, Summit was convinced that the belt they sold me was double sided, but it wasn't. AFAIK, it's a dealer only part, and not even all the dealers know that it exists.
Considering the cost of the new belt, the conversion will save you $$ and angst... I don't know for a fact that the NAPA part is double sided. For reference, Summit was convinced that the belt they sold me was double sided, but it wasn't. AFAIK, it's a dealer only part, and not even all the dealers know that it exists.
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Last edited by kalister1; Feb 15, 2007 at 11:25 AM. Reason: added part number
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Racer
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thanks
had belt at a fair price too
Desert
