Where online or offline can I buy a Gates or Gatorback belt for a 3.125" Pulley?

From reading the belt thread, I know I need Gates # K060705.

Is Gatorback a better belt or does it not matter?

Thanks,
IanS

 

I can get them from two local sellers Napa and a local service/parts station...good prices as well I think for Gates.

 

OK.....I found a place local to buy them on the Gates website.

Anyone here think Gatorback is better?

 

I do.

I buy them at my local Auto Zone.

 

Yeah - no Auto Zones around here tho.

I see they are made by Goodyear....would a Goodyear Tire Shop have them?

Guess I'll call around...

IanS

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=223548

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Doh! You edited it!
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That doesn't tell me where to buy one.



Were you replying to before my editing?
I edited because I found the answer there...no need to ask.

 

Yup...between be reading, and clicking the reply button...you must have edited.

Where...I don't know. Calling the goodyear tire place couldn't hurt.

 

The Goodyear belt actually cost less than the Gates (doesn't necessarily mean it's not as good).

I didn't use the Gatorback because it would (theorectically) decrease the surface area in contact with the pulley. I didn't think it was a good tradeoff for the "quieter" belt. Just my opinion though.

 

Well, I bought the gatorback...may as well try it and see what happens.

My Gates belt has 0 wear and tear visibly...so if I don't like the gatorback, I'll just put the Gates back on.

Bought it from AutoZone.com for $32.00 shipped.

 

Ejj just used one of my threads as reference....boy I feel silly special right now.

 

Don't count on it happening again!

 

Next question:

WHat does the pulley retainer clip look like? I can use the same one from my old pulley on my new pulley right? (Don't need to buy another one)

How do I remove/replace the pulley?
(I know to remove the HEX Bolts to get the blower off the plate, but then what?)

Thanks!
IanS

 

 

You can use two "crowbar" ends and gently pry the pulley off (use shop towels). You could also get a pulley removal tool. The pulley shouldn't be on very tight. Don't lose the alignment pin when the pulley pops off.

 

I can get the Gates for the 2.87 for $19
as well the Gates for the 3.12 is $23

the prices for the Gatorback are more expensive in my area...