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You can try this locator web site, or if you just google Goodyear Gatorback V-Belts, you can find some places to buy online.
http://www.goodyearep.com/locatorrp.aspx
http://www.goodyearep.com/locatorrp.aspx
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That's unfortunate if AutoZone quit carrying them, that is where I got mine a year or so ago and was the only local store I knew of carrying them. Oh well, guess Summit online ordering is easy enough for the future.
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The question is probably not does Gates make a good belt, but do they make a belt specifically designed to eliminate squeaks and chirps that result from minor misalignments w/ the pulley/belt system. The Gatorbacks are advertised as such, in fact it is the primary selling point Goodyear advertises, and they have worked for a few Vette owners, me included...
They say this about the Gates Micro-V AT belt on their website, but doesn't mention preventing unwanted noise:
They say this about the Gates Micro-V AT belt on their website, but doesn't mention preventing unwanted noise:
Able to operate and accept misalignment in the ABDS system far greater than other serpentine belts
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Replaced the stock belts on my 1998 6 1/2 years and 23,000 miles ago with the Gatorbacks, have had zero issues with wear or noise with either or the two belts. Also run the Gatorback on all our Jeeps, a few hundred thousand miles of use, no failures, or noise issues. I even keep the used belts as spares in the back of the jeeps in case one breaks.
Last edited by MAC5; Jun 22, 2011 at 09:01 AM.
