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308 Belt Question

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Dec 1, 2003.

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  1. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Is there a "best" brand (manufacturer) of accessory belts and cam belts or should I just stick with the Ferrari dealer's stock items?
     
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    Verell F1 Veteran Consultant Owner

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    Both the alternator/WP belts and the cam belts are fairly standard industrial belts. The alt/wp belts are Gates Polygrip. Gates, Pirelli, and another company all make the cam belts. All seem to be equally good.

    The cam belts are only about $18-$20 each from most aftermarket Ferrari parts suppliers.
     
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  3. 308GTS

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    I like Dayco but have used TRW and they work well.
     
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    Thanks, I couldn't remember the Dayco name. They're my favorites as well, but have no reason to distrust the other brands either. Have never encountered the TRW belts tho.
     
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  5. 308GTS

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    I got TRW belts from T. Rutlands. I have heard that Evan Auto has a fresh stock of Daycos only one month old. I am going to get a set.
     
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