M20 Gates Racing Belt Coming Soon.....

[ravenlord89]

I know someone who got an A4 for dirty cheap because one of these "racing" belts failed. He has personally fixed 2 TDi's with gates belts that the teeth have all been eaten off of.

I know it is anecdotal, but even just hearing one failure when I have never heard of a stock belt failing is enough to make me not want.

[Van Westervelt]

Has anyone installed and or ran it yet? I have had on 2 occasions, newly fabbed up parts from reputable companies not fit due to an oversight in bore, asymmetrical stud locations etc. Just want to make sure these things fit, and dont have an issue post production before I try one on the new beater.

[IveGotIssues666]

"Made to order" my ass.


RockAuto has them for ~$30. In stock according to their website

Yeah Now they are... (They werent last week as I was periodically checking) you must have not read this entire thread but at first companies were not aware of the availability of the belt. Well that and probably the fact that some of the companies weren't setup to as a Gates Distributor

Oh well its about time cant beat that low price at 5% discount code lol

Jared

[Rigmaster]

"Made to order" my ass.


RockAuto has them for ~$30. In stock according to their website

[TrentW]

O-M-G I want a blue timing belt pronto!

[Ether-D]

O-M-G I want a blue timing belt pronto!

[IveGotIssues666]

Got Mine in Today from FCP Euro

[squidmaster]

Ordered two through Dusty!

[dustyperez]

Hey guys I got some of these in stock, I bought all the Kentucky warehouse had $40 shipped and $79 for 2. paypal is dustyperez@yahoo.com or pm me

I'd prefer if you'd gift it, but make sure you send me shipping info

[LJ851]

mine came in yesterday from FCP.

The pics aren't loading for some reason ?

[doktor_b]

mine came in yesterday from FCP.
now if i could just get the damned intermediate shaft bearings in from BMW so i can get my engine back together and install it....

[ForcedFirebird]

yes, by alot to. on average the price here at the dealer is 3x what real oem says

Still not convinced of the difference between a belt that says "Contitech" with a BMW logo on it and one that just says "Contitech" though.

[digger]

WOW! Cheaper for you to purchase in the states and pay shipping.

yes, by alot to. on average the price here at the dealer is 3x what real oem says

[squidmaster]

Thanks guys for this thread.... went ahead and purchased mine from ECS.. got the kit and some coolant with free shipping.. the Jan 20th dates ok with me.. as Im deployed overseas! So first thing went I get back :)

[ForcedFirebird]

a genuine belt cost $130 from BMW dealer in Oz and that was 7 years ago......

WOW! Cheaper for you to purchase in the states and pay shipping.