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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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Cheap belts

Hi im planning on replacing my belts soon and came across this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-06...spagenameZWDVW

I was wondering if anyone has ever tried this product and what your opinions are on this.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Theres some things I woudl cheap out on and the timing belt & balance belt is definitely NOT one of them. I would buy OEM or the Greddy/HKS/Power Enterprises only. A new stock OEM one is only $69-75 anyway. Save money elsewhere.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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dont know about the product,buy why buy if no one knows or yourself,and If you can get the oem from the dealer and a good source.Just saying this cause the evo is a high performance vehicle take the chance.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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I bought the ebay belt kit. It looks nice but I desided to go with aftermarket belts. If anyone wants to buy the kit from me I'll sell it for $50 shipped.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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T-belt is the LAST thing I'd cheap out on. Just go OEM belts and tensioner and you'll be fine.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by EVO8904
I bought the ebay belt kit. It looks nice but I desided to go with aftermarket belts. If anyone wants to buy the kit from me I'll sell it for $50 shipped.
lol so what man u change ur mind,see I even had the stock one from buschur the whole kit and everything but just put the kevlar on since i knew i was gonna be running some high numbers.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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lol so what man u change ur mind,see I even had the stock one from buschur the whole kit and everything but just put the kevlar on since i knew i was gonna be running some high numbers.
I got scared at the last minute. I am having my revolver cams installed this weekend. I had second thoughts about the ebay belts.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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so I hope in the morning he sees this and does the same I have the oem kit available from bushur,just pmed got the turbo today too thanks.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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so I hope in the morning he sees this and does the same I have the oem kit available from bushur,just pmed got the turbo today too thanks.
Let me know how it works for you on the autobahn. I miss Germany
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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if the belt fails, you're looking at either head work, bottom end work or both. I'd stick with factory or well known aftermarket parts here.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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The ebay kit really does look good but with the power I hope to make I did not trust the kit.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Even if it is why go with something thats not known,and then have other problems,that will cost you thousands more when all you had to do was spend another 40-50 dollars more,and have something that is the right part and you know what your buying.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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do it, we need a guinea pig to test those ebay belts out!
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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OEM belt costs $73.00. I wouldn't put my engine at risk for a difference of $3.00.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by nightwalker
do it, we need a guinea pig to test those ebay belts out!
thats just not right,i hope u can help him when its time to change out the valve,and springs.
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