Goodyear Gatorback Belt?

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NJ_9C3
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Goodyear Gatorback Belt?

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Anyone ever use this product and if so which belt fits the L77? My Caprice (2011, ~35k miles) sounds like it needs a new belt. Loud chirping and I can see a slight misalignment (belt shifts slightly side-to-side). Original belt is on the motor and would like to find something that’s going to keep my car quiet. Thanks for your input.
lastcall190
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Re: Goodyear Gatorback Belt?

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Been about a year since I replaced mine but I'll have a look next time I'm out there, it's either the Gatorback or a Dayco. I will say that my car had a terrible chirp and the crank pulley was wobbling something fierce. Apparently very common amongst the G8 guys as well (yay quality control). I replaced my crank pulley with a Dayco stock replacement and a new bolt, and the car is quiet as can be, and zero belt movement. Not sure if yours has the same affliction but just a thought.

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Re: Goodyear Gatorback Belt?

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chirping and wobble is likely a pulley going bad
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Re: Goodyear Gatorback Belt?

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Goodyear Gatorback is now Continental Elite
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.ph ... 73&jsn=532
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.ph ... 73&jsn=533

Stock replacement DAYCO PowerBond crank pulley - also offered are high-performance versions, both standard and underdrive. PowerBond is made in Australia
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.ph ... 73&jsn=612

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lastcall190
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Re: Goodyear Gatorback Belt?

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OP, I do not have Gatorback, I have Dayco 5060763

That 1117N is the exact one I bought, and runs smooth now.

-J
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Re: Goodyear Gatorback Belt?

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Is the pulley itself not still covered by the GM TSB on that?
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