93preludeh22

Is it worth the extra money buying the Timing Belt and Water Pump OEM?

I can get manager discount at a Kunkel's store... not oem but still good stuff

What do you guys think?

Anthony

93preludeh22

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Turbogixxer

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What brands does that store carry?

Lord Helmet

On such a crucial area on the engine why not pay a little bit more. I'd never use non-OEM parts when it comes to the water pump and timing belt. Pay a little now or pay ALOT later. Your choice.

slomofo

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What if it were a spoon belt and a meziere pump? OEM guys make me sick, I don't run OEM belt/pump... do you run an OEM air filter?

Lord Helmet

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What if it were a spoon belt and a meziere pump? OEM guys make me sick, I don't run OEM belt/pump... do you run an OEM air filter?</TD></TR></TABLE>


Guys who run spoon belt and a meziere pump makes me laugh, I don't waste my money for the name and hype. Those parts are for "RACING ONLY" not for the typcial daily driver. BTW yes I run the OEM air filter.

93preludeh22

gixxer, I'll find out and let you know.

I'll let you know on monday

93preludeh22

I think they sell Gates belts

93preludeh22

WATER PUMPS:

A1-Rebuilt
Airtex

Turbogixxer

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Gates belts are great. I have installed many of them and never had a problem. I do not know about the water pump(s) you said, I have never used them.

93preludeh22

Alight, thanks

I'll buy them from Kunkels (considering I get like half off list price) and try them out. Any problems I'll let you guys know!

JeffBro

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Gates belts are great. I have installed many of them and never had a problem. I do not know about the water pump(s) you said, I have never used them.
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I heard mixed things about Gates for timing belts. A good friend of mine who has been working on hondas for 15 years says on Gates... Try Oem. The oem belt is like 60 dollars but worth it...

slomofo

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I'm running an OEM pump and a gatorback belt, not OEM, but does it really matter?

Can somebody prove the negative effects of a non-oem belt?

Anyone have an actual time lapsed test showing the wear and tear of OEM vs Aftermarket Timing belts/waterpumps?

Goodyear has been around longer than Honda, Goodyear specializes in the rubber field, belts are made of rubber, honda makes engines not rubber, I think it's safe to say that Gatorback is better than OEM.

Does anyone know the name of the company that makes belts for Honda?

Turbogixxer

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It is Gates and Banjo.

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That does not mean they are made of quality. I have replace many broken goodyear belts. Not saying that it will break on you, but I have seen it too many times. There drive belts make noise more then other brands. Thats if what I have seen.

hgtwamp095

im a honda mechanic for a dealer. ive seen aftermarket belts and pumps go bad early. it is way worth the money. and if you can afford the money to have it installed it will save your *** if you or who ever messes it up.