Car needs belts
Sep 23, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Norwich CT
Car needs belts
My 01 Z needs belts..
First off what belts do you guys recomend parts store belts, AC Delco, or Gatorbacks??
Second can they be changed with out a lift. Have really looked at it yet.
Thanks
Sep 25, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Sep 25, 2011 | 07:28 PM
Instructor
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I used stock belts and changed idler and tensioner at the same time. Got them from Gene at GM Parts House.
Sep 25, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by
GEMcLean
I used stock belts and changed idler and tensioner at the same time. Got them from Gene at GM Parts House.
Funny that you mention that I am not 100% sure that it is the belt.. What did you pay for the belts, idler and tensioner?
How can I tell if it is the belts or the idler or tensioner that is making the noise??
Sep 25, 2011 | 09:00 PM
Le Mans Master
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replaced belts and tensioners with daycos from advance 5K miles ago and never chirped once. changed them in the driveway.
Sep 25, 2011 | 09:48 PM
Burning Brakes
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
skeeters65
Funny that you mention that I am not 100% sure that it is the belt.. What did you pay for the belts, idler and tensioner?
How can I tell if it is the belts or the idler or tensioner that is making the noise??
You can spray water on the belts and they should quiet.. Also, you
can use a hose like a stethoscope and listen to the idlers/belts for noise.