Hey all, I need to replace my belts (everything but the timing chain), would you trust any other generic brand other than Stealership Nissan stuff? Any slack, bad-fit issues anyone's heard of? TIA -Danny

When I've bought cheap generic belts in the past I've had to change them every year - they would come apart in that short of a time.

However my OEM belts, or GATES brand belts have been good for 10 years on my 240SX, and at least 3-5 years on other cars. (not that it is recommended to go this long).

If you go 'generic' get a Gates branded belt. Otherwise just mail order them from a discount Nissan dealer (Courtesy, Scottsdale Infiniti, www.nissanautoparts.com, www.nissanparts.cc, etc)

I had two reasons to replace the belts on my Classic. First, I had never replaced the stock units on my ten year old Classic. Second was my recent purchase of UR underdrive pullies. I initially wanted to replace them with Gates brand belts, but my local shop didn't carry them. I'd read some favorable reviews about Goodyear Gatorback belts from SE-R Mailing List members, so I went with them instead. So far so good.

Originally posted by aztecred92
I had two reasons to replace the belts on my Classic. First, I had never replaced the stock units on my ten year old Classic. Second was my recent purchase of UR underdrive pullies. I initially wanted to replace them with Gates brand belts, but my local shop didn't carry them. I'd read some favorable reviews about Goodyear Gatorback belts from SE-R Mailing List members, so I went with them instead. So far so good.
could you please give me a part number on those goodyear gatorback belts??? TAI
Sean

Napa Auto parts sells GATES brand belts. Just look at the belts and the cover it will say GATES

Carlos

Personaly id go with the nissan stuff. I know we put the gator backs on my friends ranger, and they are loud. Those thing growl like mad. I put some generic advanced belts on mine last year and they make a supercharger whistle at higher rpm's. Im going to replace them with OEM stuff as soon as I can. I dont know what the cost difference is since even these were pretty expensive, but i think its probaly worth it. Ive had more squeeking and noises from these than the old belts ever did.

I got both my gates belts from napa for about $21. I've had no issues with them, besides they seemed to streach a little after I first put them in. My buddy used the gatorback ones, and they seem great. I don't hear any noise so far, they looked a touch more heavy duty than mine. His car is quite loud though. Unfortunately, we've only had them on for a couple of thousand miles, so I can't give any durability reports.

I have the two belts you need.They are Nissan OEM belts. They were on my car for a very little time. I just installed my UR pullies and I was forced to buy new belts. PM me if you are interested. They are going for very cheap!