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Old 07-04-2017, 06:36 AM
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I would not hesitate with the Gates, or a Conti or Dayco or Roulunds belt would be fine as well. All are OE level suppliers.

However, much more important than which brand of belt you choose is how you install it, or who you hire to install it. A large number of unique special tools are needed, along with specific procedures that must be followed perfectly. Any mistake or corner-cutting and you will have problems ranging from poor starting/running to total destruction of the engine.

Do you have all the tools and the greenbooks for the technique? If not, how do you plan to get them? If you plan to have someone else do it, do they have the required equipment and knowledge?

Those are the critical areas you need to be concerned with at this point. I recommend you don't jump into the belt replacement until you are certain it can be done right.
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