Engine belts...

[xtremerevolution]

On my 95 Regal, I replaced the OEM belt at somewhere around 85k miles because it was cracking all over. My current one has a few small cracks in the ridges, but they're not very common (every 1.5 inch or so). How long are these things supposed to last? I'm at 197,200 right now, and mine looks fine.

 

I'm using a Goodyear Gator Belt.

[White93z34]

IIRC gatorbacks are supposed to be 100k belts. So long as it is in good shape I'd keep running it.

[Venom]

Ive ran Gatorbacks on everything Ive owned and never had to replace one yet. The one on my van has been on there for a few years now and still looks fine.

[89GP_SE]

i love the gator back, just put one on the lumina when I changed the alternator

[1990lumina]

That's what we "upgrade" the Suzuki Swift+ motors to lol. The factory belts crack after 10k

[Night Fury]

As far as I know, mine is original.

 

 

[19Cutlass94]

belts are over rated

[mfewtrail]

I've gotten well over 100K out of standard type aftermarket replacement belts. I have a gatorback w/ ~70K on it and it still looks perfect. It's a good idea to throw your old belt in the trunk(if it's not completely broken apart) and at least keep a ratchet in there so you can put it back on if need be. The old belt may save you from walking one day.

[Night Fury]

I've gotten well over 100K out of standard type aftermarket replacement belts. I have a gatorback w/ ~70K on it and it still looks perfect. It's a good idea to throw your old belt in the trunk(if it's not completely broken apart) and at least keep a ratchet in there so you can put it back on if need be. The old belt may save you from walking one day.

 

Did that in the CS. Plan to do it again. Or put the new one in there and just let the old one snap!

[Brian P]

^ x3 it saved my butt one day, back in the day!!!