Serpentine Belt - 35 bucks? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

sundarpn · 08-06-2008, 10:17 PM

2002 camry - 4 cyl.

I paid $37 (incl tax) at the dealer for the OEM serpentine belt.

Is it the right price?

What kind / size of wrench is needed to push down the tensioner?

catric69 · 08-06-2008, 10:23 PM

That's about right, I think! I paid $33 for my wife Celica from Napa.

DIY: replacing 2az-fe serpentine belt

pepperdanky · 08-06-2008, 10:26 PM

Shoulda gone with a Goodyear Gatorback, it's cheaper and quieter than the OEM belt.

njerald · 08-06-2008, 10:36 PM

OEM Belt is $30.16 list, $21.76 discount...

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...=1&catalogid=2

catric69 · 08-06-2008, 10:44 PM

Your local dealer will probably match whatever the total is for the discount pricing + shipping.

touringcamry · 08-07-2008, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sundarpn

2002 camry - 4 cyl.

I paid $37 (incl tax) at the dealer for the OEM serpentine belt.

Is it the right price?

What kind / size of wrench is needed to push down the tensioner?

Sounds high. Local dealer had it for about $23 when I bought one.

twinklit · 08-30-2008, 02:27 AM

I think I got a Goodyear gatorback at Kragen for about $30 after tax.

LoudCamry · 08-30-2008, 02:39 PM

so what is better oem or the goodyear????

sundarpn · 08-30-2008, 03:32 PM

not sure if my old one is due for change.

If I look closely there are some very fine cracks on the rib side.

Makes chirping kind of noise esp when it rains outside.

twinklit · 08-31-2008, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sundarpn

not sure if my old one is due for change.

If I look closely there are some very fine cracks on the rib side.

Makes chirping kind of noise esp when it rains outside.

The goodyear gatorback comes with either a 1 or 2 year warranty, and nobody knows rubber like goodyear...If you youtube "serpentine belt noise" there are classic examples of serp belt squeak. I actually didn't realize mine needed replacement until I went to get an alignment and they wanted $125 to replace the belt!

islandboy57 · 08-31-2008, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sundarpn

not sure if my old one is due for change.

If I look closely there are some very fine cracks on the rib side.

Makes chirping kind of noise esp when it rains outside.

Is your belt original? If so, its squealing is probably a good sign that it might be nearing the end of its useful life. IMO, it's better to replace it than get stuck on the side of the road if/when it finally snaps. How many miles are on your car BTW? Just curious.

sundarpn · 08-31-2008, 12:17 PM

70K miles. 2002 Camry. Got it certified used back at 48K. Been chirping since 50 K whenever it rains.
The outer flat surface is somewhat shiny.

Once when I went to the dealer he said it needs to be changed and wanted 140 bucks.

LoudCamry · 08-31-2008, 02:29 PM

i am looking at the goodyear gatorback and want to know what is the different from the two from the web site http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...6&autoview=sku

one is longer than the other.

I have a 2003 V6

***new echo owner*** · 08-31-2008, 02:35 PM

The V6 takes two belts, not the same as a 4 cylinder; one for the power steering and one for the A/C and alternator.

N.E.O.

LoudCamry · 08-31-2008, 02:38 PM

thanks for the infor, so the v6 would need 2 belt also i thought that I4 use timing chain.