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Old 05-20-11, 07:20 PM
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This is a video i took today.....guess I'll need the Gatorback belt........does it sound normal beside the squeaking belt noise. Thx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHUZXmxABI8
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Old 05-27-11, 10:47 AM
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Hi guys. I went everywhere... Pep Boys, Autozone, Sears Auto.. no one has that Gator serpentine belt.

Any tips on where to score one? Thanks.
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Old 05-27-11, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Tensi
Hi guys. I went everywhere... Pep Boys, Autozone, Sears Auto.. no one has that Gator serpentine belt.

Any tips on where to score one? Thanks.
Just got mine yesterday!!

Amazon: $31.99 shipped
http://www.amazon.com/Goodyear-40608...6519627&sr=8-1
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Old 05-27-11, 12:10 PM
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eBay is even cheaper.

$25.88 shipped.
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Originally Posted by VIPNiSS
eBay is even cheaper.

$25.88 shipped.

Good price, mine was actually $28.87 when I order it on Tuesday. Amazon price change very often

I like Amazon better because I have Amazon Prime with free 2nd day shipping & hassle free return/exchange vs. Dispute/claim for returning on ebay.
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Originally Posted by grabber2
Just got mine yesterday!!

Amazon: $31.99 shipped
http://www.amazon.com/Goodyear-40608...6519627&sr=8-1
AWESOME! Thank you sir! I didn't even think of Amazon. Saved me the trip around... everywhere looking for this.

The one in the link is the exact one I buy, right?
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Old 05-27-11, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Tensi
AWESOME! Thank you sir! I didn't even think of Amazon. Saved me the trip around... everywhere looking for this.

The one in the link is the exact one I buy, right?
I think so, I just got them & will install them over the weekend.
That's the right model# they show on one of the old post and fitment show it fit 02-10 sc430
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D'oh! Now you got my OCD working overtime! haha!
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Originally Posted by grabber2
I think so, I just got them & will install them over the weekend.
That's the right model# they show on one of the old post and fitment show it fit 02-10 sc430
Yup thats the right one! Model #4060882
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Autozone is where i got mine. If they don't have at their particular store, they can run a courier between stores and get it in stock the same day.
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Originally Posted by scdroptop
Autozone is where i got mine. If they don't have at their particular store, they can run a courier between stores and get it in stock the same day.
How long ago was this? Autozone told me they don't carry it anymore
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Originally Posted by VIPNiSS
Yup thats the right one! Model #4060882
Thank you!
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Changed the belt today.... it was very easy, take me 30 minutes. I was taking my time & make sure everything is done right.

Before:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHUZXmxABI8

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Kxl3X_bRE
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Nice, almost instant noise relief.
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Somehow my 2002 sc430 with 52k miles is quieter. The belt is still original with slight cracking.
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