Seems like all you can get around here are the belts with 'teeth', and I
have had zero luck with 'em. Have to replace them way more often than the
'solid' kind, which probably is of course exactly as they intended.

Cya,
Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "James Benthall" <Taobythesea@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 11:46 AM
Subject: After-market Alt. belts?

> Hi guys,
> Not ready to categorically state that I have solved my belt wearing
> problem
> (I still
> am waiting on my two-piece alt. pulley to arrive) but after buying a belt
> from the
> dealership (Conttitech brand) I can see a noticeable difference.  The
> Conttitech
> belt is not as thick so it rides closer to flush on the main driveshaft
> pulley, and as
> a result it does not appear to be rubbing ;-)  This may mean my problem is
> solved!
> Question:  Has anyone else had problems w/ aftermarket alt. belts?  If so,
> which
> kind?  I have been through Goodyear Gatorback, Gates, Continental, etc.
> Thanks for any input.
> james in houston
> 87 westy