Recommendation for serpentine belt
08-18-2017, 02:15 PM
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Recommendation for serpentine belt
I searched posts on the subject but all seem to be pretty old. Looking for the best belt for a 1999 c5. Thanks for any help you can give
08-18-2017, 02:32 PM
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Gatorback belts are the best. I'm sure if you searched "squeaky pulley" you'd see a bunch of threads mentioning this belt as being the best. Its what I have on mine 
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08-18-2017, 04:52 PM
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Your belts apparently lasted for 18 years. That's pretty good! While it's not the cheapest option, but you can't go wrong replacing your belts with OEM from your dealership.
08-18-2017, 06:20 PM
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I personally like the Gates Racing Blue belts. Strong, and quiet! 
08-18-2017, 06:22 PM
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Just bought the Continental Elite Gatorbacks for my 97 (serpentine and AC). They are the way to go. Quiet, no slipping.
08-18-2017, 06:52 PM
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Link to Continental's parts finder
http://www.partfinderelite.com/
I've purchased the Continental/Gatorback model belts for my C5 from both Rock Auto and Summit Racing. Both stock the C5's sizes.
Make sure you get the belts specific to the 99, there were a couple of different sizes used in the early model year C5's
http://www.partfinderelite.com/
I've purchased the Continental/Gatorback model belts for my C5 from both Rock Auto and Summit Racing. Both stock the C5's sizes.
Make sure you get the belts specific to the 99, there were a couple of different sizes used in the early model year C5's
08-18-2017, 08:05 PM
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I like gates as well
08-18-2017, 09:57 PM
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Replaced one of the belts (can't recall which), with a Dayco right after buying my 04Z. Had to replace it in less than a year. Replaced both while doing it with Continental Elite, that was 3 years ago, all good.
08-20-2017, 10:36 PM
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As mentioned, the Continental belts are very good and there really isn't anything wrong with the OEM belts.