Who makes the BEST Timing belts?

Post by **50Mustang** » Fri May 23, 2008 2:00 pm

I was wondering when I change my timing belt what is the BEST brand I can buy? Is the Goodyear Gatorback the best belt on the market?

Thanks

Remus

Post by **jltibbs** » Sat May 24, 2008 5:44 pm

Well, what type of maxima do you have? If I'm not mistaken (but someone please correct me if I am wrong) I thought that the VG30E (89-94?) was the only motor (in a maxima) that had a timing belt. Doesn't the VE30DE, VG30DE, and VQ30DE all have timing chains?

Little help on this guys . . .

Post by **MinisterofDOOM** » Sat May 24, 2008 8:55 pm

Yeah, jltibbs is right:Only the 1989-1994's VG30E has a belt. All other Maxima motors have chains. If you have a '89-'91 in either trim or a 92-94 GXE, your car has a belt. Otherwise it has a chain.

I don't have any experience with belt brands so I don't have any input as to what the best are, sorry.

Post by **maxhopper** » Mon May 26, 2008 7:54 am

Now if you're looking for a drive belt, I've always had good luck with Gates belts (usually available at NAPA...at least around here).

Post by **50Mustang** » Mon May 26, 2008 4:26 pm

Sorry I forgot to post the stats. I got a 93 nissan maxima SE.

Post by **the converted** » Mon May 26, 2008 5:40 pm

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Post by **MinisterofDOOM** » Mon May 26, 2008 8:43 pm

50Mustang wrote:Sorry I forgot to post the stats. I got a 93 nissan maxima SE.

In that case, your engine has timing chains and not a belt. They're "maintenance-free" and shouldn't need replacing within the life of the engine.

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