Alt/ Water Pump Belt Replacement (M20B25)

[sgtkrumpke]

I am having some trouble finding specs for the three belts which run off the camshaft on the front of the M20B25 engine.

My alternator and water pump belt broke recently, and I am in need of a replacement. The car has Continentals on it right now, but are the Gatorbacks just as good?

Also, I am unsure as to why the belt snapped. When the initial squealing began, I thought it was simply the car reacting to cold Chicago weather (I recently relocated from California), and planned on having the belts tightened. However, the belt snapped before I had a chance to take it to the shop.

When the belt broke, the car overheated and began to leak coolant. I am concerned that the water pump is shot.

Any and all suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[dystynkt]

i used all conti's when i recently did my belts. as everyone else has said to me recently, since your car overheated you should check the oil to make sure the headgasket isn't shot. regarding the water pump, with that mileage is is probably a good idea to replace that along with all the belts anyways (most importantly the timing belt)

[sgtkrumpke]

Thanks for the quick response. So far, nothing is leaking besides coolant. I figured the car getting hot caused the leakage, but am not sure.