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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 11:00 AM
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Alternator and Power Steering Belts?

Morning

Simply wanting to replace the current Belts on my 72 Cutlass S. The car was equipped for AC, but no longer has the compressor. (Some day I may invest in getting that updated as well)

My question....

• Any good recommended re-sources on line for these belts? I could go to local parts store, but...

• The one resource I did like, the Alternator belt did "not" have the groves on
it, which I believe the better belts do?

• Specific markings or numbers I should reference for each belt?

Realize this is a pretty simple question, request. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Old Apr 8, 2014 | 01:20 PM
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I just remove the belts, and take them to the auto parts store and match up a new set. Get a quality belt like Gates.
Old Apr 8, 2014 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by oldcutlass
I just remove the belts, and take them to the auto parts store and match up a new set. Get a quality belt like Gates.
Yeah...probably the easiest. Just thought I'd throw it out there.

Thanks Eric
Old Apr 9, 2014 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mefirst72
I could go to local parts store, but...
There is is absolutely no reason to not go to the local parts store for common items like this.
Old Apr 10, 2014 | 12:44 AM
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Agreed get a name brand Goodyear,Gates, Dayco.Avoid the generics.Nick
Old Apr 10, 2014 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by nsnarsk65cutlass
Agreed get a name brand Goodyear,Gates, Dayco.Avoid the generics.Nick
All good. Thanks guys. Grabbed some good Gates Belts
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