What brand of timing belt is the best?

[loose]

timing belt gatorback for an 04
http://www.autozone.com/selectedZip,481 ... ectZip.htm

[petrified.rabbit]

every belt will squeal when wet

yeah i know, but i mean it would rain for an hour and then squeal for a week.

thats was on an older car that didn't have all those under chassis covers though

[Monzaveo]

Looks like they only offer the Duralast Gayco belt for the '06.

Wonder why no gatorback for the '06

[loose]

Looks like they only offer the Duralast Gayco belt for the '06.

Wonder why no gatorback for the '06

no clue. its the same part # for 04 and 08 so idk y they missed you

[NYChevoo]

well, at 91,206 miles i finally bit the bullet before my timing belt snapped. i dropped it off this morning for a new timing belt, water pump and a new serpentine belt. thank god it didnt snap before! the sevice tech said the replacement belt is made by gates. as soon as i get the car back its going over to the tire shop for an alignment and a new set of tires being as how i'm almost on slicks. i'm putting on bf goodrich traction t/a's all season. i will post a pic of the timing belt as soon as i get it back from my chevy dealership. it was more expensive to have the work done there, but they warranty it for 12 months/12000miles. cost is $698.00 u.s. i posted pics of the used parts in the photography section.

[Monzaveo]

Looks like the manufacturers of belts for the Aveo so far is:

Gates
Goodyear
Cloyes
Conti-tech
Dayco

Any particular one better than another?

[AveoRob]

cost is $698.00 u.s.

OMFG!! I hope they kissed you too.

[NYChevoo]

cost is $698.00 u.s.

OMFG!! I hope they kissed you too.

i got no kisses, nor even a reacharound. that was slightly disappointing. however before i turned over my beloved aveo, and my wallet to my local chevy dealership i did stop at a repair place locally that has been in business for 20 yrs called metric motors. i was quoted a price of $369 for just the timing belt alone, and $585 for the timing belt, waterpump, idler and tensioner pulleys. i fully understand that my choice was much more expensive but i have a peace of mind knowing that it was done at chevy, and that the repairs are warranteed should any part of the repair fail within 12 months or 12000 miles. my aveo is such a great little car and both my wife and i are very fond of it so it was worth it to me. matter of fact after the dealership i dropped it off for an aligment and a new set of michelins.

[Monzaveo]

I'm just about to order the belt, and now I can decide....Dayco? or Contitech?

[Wolfman AK907]

Gator belt is a serp. belt. I've always used gates, cause it's what they always had at NAPA. Never had a problem. I'm sure there are better ones, but this aint no 10 second track car, I think you'll be fine.