What is the best belt to use on a 4.6l?

[jakedrew]

I am a fan of gatorback belts. One parts store has one for 31$. I would like to use that.
I heard of many other brands of belts and prices and just wondering what people use and have the best luck with.

I currently have a OEM replacment (replaced at 25k when the water pump was done/ shop messed up the belt).


Thanks
Jake

 

[EasyRhino]

I am a fan of gatorback belts. One parts store has one for 31$. I would like to use that.
I heard of many other brands of belts and prices and just wondering what people use and have the best luck with.

I currently have a OEM replacment (replaced at 25k when the water pump was done/ shop messed up the belt).


Thanks
Jake

I would think that any major brand made in USA belt would be okay, including OEM. My original belt is still on untouched at 102K miles and 7 yrs. 4 mos. New belts last a whole lot longer than the old V-belts.

 

[jrford]

I am a fan of gatorback belts.
Thanks
Jake

Only one i use. I find it to be quieter than others. When the water pump was going out on my '96 heep it was the only one that stopped the squeak.

 

[jakedrew]

Good thing is it isnt the most expensive belt out there (40some $). I didnt check the dealer. I will stick with the gatorback.

No one answered my other post, so i will post it up here.

Any tips or tricks on removing the fan ? I know i need to rent a fan clutch removing tool and turn the big nut counter clockwise. ?

anything else i need to know?

thanks

 

[jrford]

Fan should stay on, its tight but i got 22" 1/2inch wrecker bar on the tensioner from the top. Route the belt and for me I had to hold the bar when i got to the Alternator. Maybe lube the tensioner with WD40 before hand . . .

 

[jakedrew]

ya i left the fan on when i replaced the tensioner pulley .17$ pulley or a 80$ unit from ford , so i just got the pulley from a parts store.


but i have to get in there and clean the rubber that is built up in the ribs of a few pulleys and wanted to remove the fan as that would give me more room to work.

cant be that hard.

 

[mjp3262]

Go on eBay, I got a goodyear gatorback for $15.95 and free shipping.