zain

How often do we want to change that gator-belt out? I would think that the slightly slip-prone interface to the PS pump pulley would lead to needing to swap it a bit more often.

But then I don't know how often would make sense. Any thoughts?

- Z

Catfish

That's the interval I've used with my Jeep Cherokee and been lucky so far. I do have a new one in the trunk just in case, since it could fail somewhere that doesn't have that size. NAPA part # 060775.

zain

Thanks.

Žob

if the belt looks cracked, replace it. After 30,000 miles on my other belt (with G1), it was ready for replacement

zain

With these cool-o modern belts you don't tend to get much visual indications of problems. And you you do see something at all, you have to take it out. I figure that, overlooking cracks and other outright impending failures, the problem with the gators will be all those little nubs wearing down quicking than normal because of the slip against the PS pump due to the sub-optimal contact angles.

- Z

Žob

Might as well replace them sooner. What can they be like $50 for a belt and 10 minutes to put on?

zain

good point.