Belt maintenance

[Ladders]

OK, OK, I know this is a REPEAT butt I think it bears repeating.

Was not going to ck mine today (after changing the rearend fluid) but said "what the hey". Glad I did, with 47k+ the belt had 3 full crosswise cuts. 2 were showing the cord when bent open and 1 was a "zig-zag" but almost in a perfect line. Changed it (had the GATOR ready) and now feel "safer".

We have posted before to ck it at 30k and I've been watching mine but if you don't remove it, you could miss these cuts. Just have another ready to go in. See the "Chrip" thread for info on the Goodyear GATOR belt (if you want to go that route).

Just a FYI>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

SOTSU!!
\\BF//

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"Drifty" is a y2k SLT L. E. 2500QC/SWB/5sp w/PTO filter kit/3. 54LSD w/Mag-Hytec/bed spray/camper&tow/Ball valve oil drain/25. 5k 5th hitch/muffler&resonator STOLEN?/Nerf bars/E-Brake/etc
47k+ @ 1100. 4 hrs in 19 months.
Not Stroking, BUT, RAMming it Home! SOTSU!! aka \\BF//

 

[BigDaddy]

Ben,
I'm with you #ad
Changed mine to the Gator at 15K. Although the Gator has a lifetime warranty, I kept the stocker for a back up. With the "Chirp" I had that is all it is good for.

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<font color=forestgreen>2000</font> DODGE <font color=forestgreen>RAM</font>, <font color=forestgreen>2500 HD</font>, 4x4 SLT, Reg. Cab, <font color=forestgreen>Forest Green</font>, Agate interior, Cummins ISB, Auto, Shift-on-the-Fly (241HD), 4. 10 LS, ABS, Trailer Tow Group, Camper Group, Michelin; DC: Fog Lights Kit, Tow Rings, Under Rail Bedliner, VentVisors, Splash Guards, Cold Weather Cover, & Mats.
<font color=forestgreen>After-market</font>: JRE 4" Exhaust, Van Aaken, Practical Solutions Diesel Products:High Idler, Heavy Duty Idler Pulley, Intake Heater System Saver & HD U-Bolt/Anchor Plate Kit, Gatorback Belt, Painless Wiring, K40, Viper w/AutoStart, Clarion 6 Disk CD w/remote, UnidenCB w/Francis antenna, Draw-Tite Activator II, Alpex 255TC2C Air Horns, Continental BedRails, Delo 400, HOWES, Liquid Glass.

BigDaddy's Ram #ad
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<font color=36648B>2001 PT Cruiser Limited Edition</font>

 

[Thomas]

The Gator lifetime warrantee is for vehicles 8000 pounds or less GVW.

 

[Guest00]

If mine did not chirp I wouldn't know it had stopped running after I turned off the key. #ad

 

[BigDaddy]

Thomas,
I cannot believe I missed that #ad
I have posted and read many a thread mentioning the lifetime warranty (of the Gatorback belt) and never a word or thought about the limitation of GVW.

Therefore, off to the website I go. Low and behold, in black and white, there it is, 8,000 lb. GVW #ad


An additional 800 pounds of GVW (2500s) and they drop the lifetime warranty. Well, this did not sit too well with me at all. My real thoughts, G*$ D@&& DC try’s to screw us on the warranty, and now G*$ D@&& Good Year #ad


Well, off to the email. I managed to write a pleasant, but concerned note with applicable vehicle information and with my slightly jittering hand, clicked send. That did feel better #ad


Today, in my email was their response:

Dear Mr. Jahr

Thanks for using the Goodyear Website.

To accommodate today's heavier passenger cars and light trucks we have increased the GVW of vehicles covered by our lifetime warrantee to 9600 lb. This change is effective now and will be published in our new catalogs and distributed using the new warrantee labels. Other exemptions like commercial vehicle still applies.

Thank you for considering Goodyear for your belt and hose needs.

Regards, Harv Bieber
Replacement Products Marketing

This should cover the 2500s, but I am not sure of the GVW of the 3500’s.

Thomas, Thank you for the post and thanks everyone else for letting me vent #ad

 

[Thomas]

Thank you B. D.

 

[HEMI®Dart]

Can we trade in our Gatorback belt for a new one when its cracked, glazed and seperating or do we have to wait until it breaks? #ad


Good Follow-up on the warranty Big Daddy. #ad
I always thought mine was not covered either.

I asked them about a year ago to make a Super Hi-Miler Blue Hose kit for our application. Nothing yet. #ad


#ad


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Bill R
94 2500 SLT 4x4 5 Speed, 3. 54 LS, JRE 4" exhaust, Autometer Pyro, Boost & Water temp gauges, Bosch 215 HP injectors, Timing @ 14. 7º, JRE Stage III #4 plate 270/675, AFC spring kit, High performance delivery valves, Piers prepped HX-40, Governer spring kit, ATS Pulse exhaust manifold, Scotty Air, Bully Dog Propane Injection, Roadmaster Active Suspension, Optima Red Tops, Geno's Exhaust Blanket, Espar Heater (won it!), Synthetic lubes throughout.



[This message has been edited by HEMI®Dart (edited 05-03-2001). ]

 

[plntmgr]

I have 42k on my '98 and I'm ready for a belt. I'd be somewhat lost without the great help on this site. (thanks) Would anyone have a web site or SoCal location for the Gator belt?

Stocker '98 with the auto and '92 Sierra 32' fiver.

 

[BRobertson]

I got mine from Summitracing.com for approx $25 Bob

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2001 QC4x4 eth dee slt+ 3. 54 blk agate leather Warn transformer mount Hella 4000s, Hella 530 backups, Optima redtops Toro liner, jacobs ebrake, wired front and rear for Warn 9000 winch, backup lights inset into rear bumper,bumper powder coated silver vein, bedliner on 6" of rocker,custom aluminum console with Garmin Colormap GPS and EGT built in,Horton fan,MagHytec diff cover

 

[hammersley]

Ok - I've missed this one on the belt - What is the belt number and or name again... and is it available at normal parts houses? Does anybody have the instructions on replacing it - i. e is it easy or a bear? I now have 42,000 on my 01...

 

[Davison]

I've seen posts on this gator many times, and all of it positive... . What makes it so good?



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2001. 5 2500 SLT+, QC/LB 4x4, ETH, 6spd, 3:54 LSD, camper/tow equip. , NV241HD, Bright Silver, Snug Top, Ispro w/3 pod pillar w/tweeter, Pyro, Boost & Mag Hytec cover w/temp guage, "Plain Wrap" (no decals or emblems)

 

[KatDiesel]

Originally posted by Davison:
I've seen posts on this gator many times, and all of it positive... . What makes it so good?

<font color=blue>I believe the most "Attractive" reason is it gets rid of that "Squeak" on shut down some of us have. I keep saying I am gonna pick one up. . but haven't gotten around to it yet.

 

[Tom W]

Just picked up a Gatorback belt this morning at A Line autoparts. Searched the web and Summit racing was out of stock. I was surprised when A line had it. $28. 23 plus tax. Will put it on tomorrow.
Tom

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Tom W in Austin Tx 98 24v 2500 Quadcab, auto, 3. 54, lsd, Rhino, white/driftwood, Banks Stinger Plus, 275 injectors, Manix grill, nerf bars , DTT's TC, valvebody, cooler, Smartbox, Mag-hytec trans & diff, Pac brake, Bilsteins.

 

[BigDaddy]

Hammersley,
Easy installation. While you at it you might want to consider installing Practical Solutions Heavy Duty Idler Pulley. Another easy install.

The Gatorback can be bought at NAPA, PEP BOYS, etc. I have found Summit and Carparts.com have the better prices. Belt Part # 4080810 (for ISB 5. 9 w/air). More info on it can be found here: GatorBack

 

[Okie-Go]

Been thinking about getting one for a spare. At 22,000 mile I hope it is a while before I need one though.

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2001 quadcab slt 2500 HO 6spd. LWB,2wd,dk garnett red, trailer tow package,camper special, lock-right locker, 3. 54 gears,ez edge, speed liner,oversized stainless steel chicken slide,66 gallon in bed aux. tank,K&N air filter,Reese 20k hitch, Terry 2000 EX 30ft. double slide 5er, 2000 20ft gooseneck for haulin jeep, firewood and huntin stuff. 5X12 tagalong for haulin the 4 wheeler. Okie Newton

 

[Tom W]

Just finished installing the Gatorback belt.
This is a snap IF you have the right tool - specifically - a two foot long 3/8" drive breaker bar. Probably my imagination but the truck seems to run smoother and quieter.
Tom

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Tom W in Austin Tx 98 24v 2500 Quadcab, auto, 3. 54, lsd, Rhino, white/driftwood, Banks Stinger Plus, 275 injectors, Manix grill, nerf bars , DTT's TC, valvebody, cooler, Smartbox, Mag-hytec trans & diff, Pac brake, Bilsteins.