I discovered some cracks in my belt over the weekend. Whats the consensus here OEM or aftermarket replacement?
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Serpentine Belt OEM or aftermarket?
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Continental (CRP) makes them on the aftermarket for significantly cheaper than the OE belts. I have not been hearing (nor have I experienced with my 560SEC) good things recently with regard to Conti belts, so I'd probably go with the OE one, which will be around $60-70 through parts.com.
It's important to check the belt tensioner at the same time you change the belt. Tensioners are a common "wear" item,
There are two kinds of belts (different rib counts, early and later motors) so be sure you get the right one for your year of car/engine number.
Cheers,
Gerry
It's important to check the belt tensioner at the same time you change the belt. Tensioners are a common "wear" item,
There are two kinds of belts (different rib counts, early and later motors) so be sure you get the right one for your year of car/engine number.
Cheers,
Gerry
I do not see any marking on the belt. Are the lengths the same?
No. The 8-rib belt used on 1992 cars with manaul belt tensioner is wider and a different length than the 6-rib belt used on 1993-up cars with automatic belt tensioner. Different part numbers too.
ok looks like a Goodyear part
#4060970 6 rib
#4080970 8 rib
both should be 97"?
#4060970 6 rib
#4080970 8 rib
both should be 97"?
Judging by his avatar, it looks like it is a 1994 model.....
Jon - just to confirm, that is the 6 rib belt?
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