Go to MOPAR for a serpentine belt...?
I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip
in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to make sure that's the case with these belts. Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get? Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great. Thanks!! -jeff |
Re: Go to MOPAR for a serpentine belt...?
"Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org... > I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip > in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an > auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to > make sure that's the case with these belts. > > Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get? > Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great. > > Thanks!! > > -jeff Gates, Goodyear, and Dayco make probably 95% of the belts out there. Most of the OEM belts are made by one of these 3 as well, and are just labeled with the Mopar part number. The auto parts store will save you some bucks without any loss of quality. Chris |
Re: Go to MOPAR for a serpentine belt...?
"Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org... > I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip > in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an > auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to > make sure that's the case with these belts. > > Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get? > Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great. > > Thanks!! > > -jeff Gates, Goodyear, and Dayco make probably 95% of the belts out there. Most of the OEM belts are made by one of these 3 as well, and are just labeled with the Mopar part number. The auto parts store will save you some bucks without any loss of quality. Chris |
Re: Go to MOPAR for a serpentine belt...?
"Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org... > I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip > in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an > auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to > make sure that's the case with these belts. > > Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get? > Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great. > > Thanks!! > > -jeff Gates, Goodyear, and Dayco make probably 95% of the belts out there. Most of the OEM belts are made by one of these 3 as well, and are just labeled with the Mopar part number. The auto parts store will save you some bucks without any loss of quality. Chris |
Re: Go to MOPAR for a serpentine belt...?
"Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org... > Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get? > Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great. > > Thanks!! > > -jeff spares... let's see... here is what i would pack on a long trip in my jeep: fuses - these are cheap! hose clamps (2 of each size - heater and radiator) radiator hose (upper and lower) heater hose (a couple feet should work) couple quarts of oil couple feet of wire alligator clips for above wire light bulbs (brake, turn, etc) brake fluid tranny fluid (gear oil?) couple u-joints oh yeah, we can't forget the most important thing: beer. 8~)> -- bob z. "people with less brain power than you are doing more difficult things everyday"© |
Re: Go to MOPAR for a serpentine belt...?
"Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org... > Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get? > Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great. > > Thanks!! > > -jeff spares... let's see... here is what i would pack on a long trip in my jeep: fuses - these are cheap! hose clamps (2 of each size - heater and radiator) radiator hose (upper and lower) heater hose (a couple feet should work) couple quarts of oil couple feet of wire alligator clips for above wire light bulbs (brake, turn, etc) brake fluid tranny fluid (gear oil?) couple u-joints oh yeah, we can't forget the most important thing: beer. 8~)> -- bob z. "people with less brain power than you are doing more difficult things everyday"© |
Re: Go to MOPAR for a serpentine belt...?
"Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org... > Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get? > Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great. > > Thanks!! > > -jeff spares... let's see... here is what i would pack on a long trip in my jeep: fuses - these are cheap! hose clamps (2 of each size - heater and radiator) radiator hose (upper and lower) heater hose (a couple feet should work) couple quarts of oil couple feet of wire alligator clips for above wire light bulbs (brake, turn, etc) brake fluid tranny fluid (gear oil?) couple u-joints oh yeah, we can't forget the most important thing: beer. 8~)> -- bob z. "people with less brain power than you are doing more difficult things everyday"© |
Re: Go to MOPAR for a serpentine belt...?
I wouldn't think twice on this one. Get it from the easiest place to get it
at. The belts will be the same for all practicle purposes. Frankly, you should be able to inspect the belt you have, and if you suspect it is going to break before you get home, replace it now and don't worry about it anymore. If there is no indication that it is worn out, it isn't going to change much on a relatively short hunting trip. "Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org... > I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip > in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an > auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to > make sure that's the case with these belts. > > Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get? > Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great. > > Thanks!! > > -jeff |
Re: Go to MOPAR for a serpentine belt...?
I wouldn't think twice on this one. Get it from the easiest place to get it
at. The belts will be the same for all practicle purposes. Frankly, you should be able to inspect the belt you have, and if you suspect it is going to break before you get home, replace it now and don't worry about it anymore. If there is no indication that it is worn out, it isn't going to change much on a relatively short hunting trip. "Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org... > I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip > in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an > auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to > make sure that's the case with these belts. > > Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get? > Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great. > > Thanks!! > > -jeff |
Re: Go to MOPAR for a serpentine belt...?
I wouldn't think twice on this one. Get it from the easiest place to get it
at. The belts will be the same for all practicle purposes. Frankly, you should be able to inspect the belt you have, and if you suspect it is going to break before you get home, replace it now and don't worry about it anymore. If there is no indication that it is worn out, it isn't going to change much on a relatively short hunting trip. "Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org... > I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip > in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an > auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to > make sure that's the case with these belts. > > Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get? > Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great. > > Thanks!! > > -jeff |
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