Fan belt squeak
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Alva Oklahoma
Fan belt squeak
I'll get this out of the way first off, I'm not a super mechanic but I can fix things if they are broken or need replaced (starter, water pump, alternator, flat tire, etc...)
Here is my question... I have only changed out one fan belt and I'm pretty sure that my vette is in need of a new one.
Is there a special brand or type that would be better suited for it than the stock one that came with it? I don't plan on racing or anything yet, I'm just tired of the very subtle squeak sound. It doesn't sound like an old beater, but I know it's there...
As far as I know, my car is 100% stock aside from cosmetics, just a normal LS1 Coupe.
Here is my question... I have only changed out one fan belt and I'm pretty sure that my vette is in need of a new one.
Is there a special brand or type that would be better suited for it than the stock one that came with it? I don't plan on racing or anything yet, I'm just tired of the very subtle squeak sound. It doesn't sound like an old beater, but I know it's there...
As far as I know, my car is 100% stock aside from cosmetics, just a normal LS1 Coupe.
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Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
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I couldn't get Gatorbacks when I had to replace mine which are the ones I would have chosen. I had to go with new GM belts. They worked fine but are way more expensive than aftermarket belts.
