Serpentine Belt Differences

[GTSHolgi]

Hi,

I just go my new serpentine belt and realized, that it is different from the one installed. I hope the pics show the differences well enough. Part number seems to be correct: 04763795AD ('98 RT/10 with A/C).

Here's the new belt:

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And here's the one currently installed:

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Can I assume, that they just changed the design of the ribs over the years or should I be concerned to install it (wanted to install it during my P/S pulley replacement exercise as proactive maintenance)?

Many thanks!

 

[Garron]

The one currently on your vehicle looks aftermarket

 

[dave6666]

That is not a sign of anything aftermarket, but instead, a belt that has the diagonal grooves that are engineered to remove water quickly from the friction surfaces should you drive in wet conditions.

 

[Sybil TF]

Replacement is called a Gator back by Good year I think and the other looks like a Gates brand which is cheaper.

 

[Garron]

Replacement is called a Gator back by Good year I think and the other looks like a Gates brand which is cheaper.

Hey Sybil, you mean the "one being replaced is a Gater back"

 

[Sybil TF]

Hey Sybil, you mean the "one being replaced is a Gater back"

Yeah, sorry. Gator back looks like a gator's back.

 

[dave6666]

Replacement is called a Gator back by Good year I think and the other looks like a Gates brand which is cheaper.

And... is it Good year, or Goodyear, the corporation?

 

[GTSHolgi]

Hi,

Here's whats printed on the new belt:

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So if I understood correctly, there should not be an issue with installing it. Guess I should worry if it would have said FIAT

Holger

 

[dave6666]

Not unless you drive in the rain a lot.

 

[AZTVR]

So if I understood correctly, there should not be an issue with installing it. Guess I should worry if it would have said FIAT

Holger

I think that the Fiat one takes away an extra 10 HP from getting to the wheels.

 

[Sybil TF]

And... is it Good year, or Goodyear, the corporation?

Excuuuuuuuuuuuse meeeeeeeeeeeee!

 

[GTSHolgi]

Not unless you drive in the rain a lot.

Of course not . I don't have "all seasons" rubber installed, either.

Holger

 

[dave6666]

Poser

 

[GTSHolgi]

Poser or not but who buys an RT/10 to drive it in the rain a lot??

 

[dave6666]

People that splurged for the winders and top

 

[speedracervr4]

Poser or not but who buys an RT/10 to drive it in the rain a lot??

This guy (not me)

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[GTSHolgi]

Well, to each his own I guess.
But definitively not my cup of tea as I clearly prefer

Can't wait to put on the "nice weather belt" to match my "nice weather rubber" and release a few more HPs

 

[dave6666]

The all season belts and tires are actually faster as the reduced weight takes less energy resulting in lower et's.

 

[GTSHolgi]

The all season belts and tires are actually faster as the reduced weight takes less energy resulting in lower et's.

Sure, will confirm (or not) once I removed the current belt and weigh it against the "sunny" one