Accessory belts - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Bondurant · 09-30-2008, 10:19 PM

I am getting ready to replace my accessory belts on my 1999 Camry. It has a 2.2L engine. Other than OEM belts, are there other brands that are of quality? Thank you in advance for any input. Take care...

Craig

uibalnme · 09-30-2008, 10:48 PM

I use GoodYear Gatorback belts.

***BMR*** · 09-30-2008, 11:38 PM

^+1

No problems with 'em either.

Hajoca · 10-01-2008, 10:37 AM

mitsuboshi and Bando are also OEM suppliers.

Gates belts have been reputable from my experience.

Bondurant · 10-01-2008, 11:37 AM

Thank you everyone. Looks like there are several to choose from. Thank you for the input. Now off to do some shopping. Take care,

Craig

cruisn76 · 10-01-2008, 02:32 PM

When u say Accessory belts, do you mean every belt except the Timing Belt?

I need to replace my AC/steering belt soon

Bondurant · 10-01-2008, 02:55 PM

I am referring to the two belts that operate the Alt/AC and Power Steering. I am going with Gates, and we'll see just how good they are. Hope that helps.

Craig

Bondurant · 10-01-2008, 05:14 PM

After shopping around, I had originally thought Gates belts was the way to go. Since I have now learned that some of the parts folks don't know how to look up and price items, I am going with OEM. My local Toyota dealer prices are very close to all of the other prices I ultimately found. I don't know if anyone else has found this to be true. I am probably better off anyway with OEM. Take care and thanks to everyone that contributed to my original question.

Craig