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drink2mny · 08-02-2003, 01:26 AM

Has anyone had anyproblems with Napa's premium belts??
I had a shop look at all my pulleys on my '72 402..They said they were almost perfectly lined up..
But i have since had 2 belts thrown and litterally(spelling) come apart, alomst like my alternator stops then moves again..I get no squels or squeeks..but both belts have a smooth surface and then has the belt coming apart. Well when that one goes it rolled the steering and A/C belts..
The steering one was shredded..Which then cause the truck to rapidly over heat. The gauge pegged full. That sucked.But seems to run fine now.
I have never seen belts do this. and I mud race and have thrown belts with my blazer..
I have since put DAYCO belts on, and see what happens..

Just wondering about anyone elses luck with napa belts..

Oh yeah the original belt had no marking but had been on the truck for 3 years and was cracked.. Thats what made me change it in the 1st place..

Drink2mny

**Stocker** · 08-02-2003, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by drink2mny
I had a shop look at all my pulleys on my '72 402..They said they were almost perfectly lined up..

I have used those belts with no problem. I wonder if your problem could be they are almost perfectly lined up - but not quite perfect enough?

drink2mny · 08-02-2003, 10:21 AM

Almost means withing a 1/16 of each other..
I have seen pulleys way off and not throw belts..
And this is by no means a high horse power motor

It's just kind of odd that i have thrown 2 of the same type. When the original had been on for longer without any problems..

I figure i'll see what these new belts do

Locutus · 08-02-2003, 10:22 AM

I was throwing belts every time I ran my olds till I put a reduction pulley on the crank. It slows down all your other pulleys to about 3/4 of the engine speed. I have not thrown a belt since and it is frequently revved to 6 grand.

Mike

drink2mny · 08-03-2003, 09:44 PM

Well finally this weekend after I calmed down about overheating and throwing my second set of belts..
I went to napa with the 2 sets that came apart..
Guess what they had to say..

I must have gotten bad ones..
they have had a couple other people come in with ripped belts..

I wonder if they would have paid for a rebuild of my 402 if it had overheated real bad..
Doubt it.

But theygave me my money back
and an apology

but i'll still stick with Dayco belts

Maximum Overdrive · 08-04-2003, 10:56 AM

Maybe your truck doesnt like the taste of new parts on it.

Just bad parts like they said. It seems NAPA is no longer a quality part joint anymore. They buy just as much stuff from China as any of the other part stores anymore.

bpmcgee · 08-04-2003, 11:58 AM

Maximum,

I read an interesting article the other day about consumer industries in general.

It said that with the escalating cost of labor, it's much cheaper for a manufacturer to actually NO LONGER do quality inspections. It turns out that the added cost of processing returns of bad parts actually saves them money when compared to making sure the parts are good to begin with.

And, since there's no brands or anything on this, shipping bad parts doesn't affect your customer loyalty!

What's the world coming to?

Brian

1969 GMC · 08-04-2003, 02:55 PM

i got a set of napa belts for my GMC about 2 weeks ago, they are doing fine for me

bodazpa · 08-04-2003, 06:24 PM

just for sh*ts and giggles napa belts are made by gates........and thats all i`ll use on my 2 diesels that I run..(gates)..bodi

Maximum Overdrive · 08-04-2003, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bpmcgee
Maximum,

I read an interesting article the other day about consumer industries in general.

It said that with the escalating cost of labor, it's much cheaper for a manufacturer to actually NO LONGER do quality inspections. It turns out that the added cost of processing returns of bad parts actually saves them money when compared to making sure the parts are good to begin with.
Brian

That is funny. For years I have been telling this to people and they thought I was crazy.

08-02-2003, 01:26 AM	#1
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	I Hate Napa Premium belts Has anyone had anyproblems with Napa's premium belts?? I had a shop look at all my pulleys on my '72 402..They said they were almost perfectly lined up.. But i have since had 2 belts thrown and litterally(spelling) come apart, alomst like my alternator stops then moves again..I get no squels or squeeks..but both belts have a smooth surface and then has the belt coming apart. Well when that one goes it rolled the steering and A/C belts.. The steering one was shredded..Which then cause the truck to rapidly over heat. The gauge pegged full. That sucked.But seems to run fine now. I have never seen belts do this. and I mud race and have thrown belts with my blazer.. I have since put DAYCO belts on, and see what happens.. Just wondering about anyone elses luck with napa belts.. Oh yeah the original belt had no marking but had been on the truck for 3 years and was cracked.. Thats what made me change it in the 1st place.. Drink2mny __________________ Support The Board

08-02-2003, 10:21 AM	#3
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	Almost means withing a 1/16 of each other.. I have seen pulleys way off and not throw belts.. And this is by no means a high horse power motor It's just kind of odd that i have thrown 2 of the same type. When the original had been on for longer without any problems.. I figure i'll see what these new belts do __________________ Support The Board

08-03-2003, 09:44 PM	#5
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	Well finally this weekend after I calmed down about overheating and throwing my second set of belts.. I went to napa with the 2 sets that came apart.. Guess what they had to say.. I must have gotten bad ones.. they have had a couple other people come in with ripped belts.. I wonder if they would have paid for a rebuild of my 402 if it had overheated real bad.. Doubt it. But theygave me my money back and an apology but i'll still stick with Dayco belts __________________ Support The Board

08-04-2003, 02:55 PM	#8
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	i got a set of napa belts for my GMC about 2 weeks ago, they are doing fine for me __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

08-04-2003, 06:24 PM	#9
bodazpa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 283 Small Block ln. apt k10 Chevyland N.J. Posts: 261	just for sh*ts and giggles napa belts are made by gates........and thats all i`ll use on my 2 diesels that I run..(gates)..bodi __________________ 71 chevy 4x4 ,np205 transfer case, 3 speed tranny, sjs 283, 4in suspension lift, and 71 hugger orange paint,33x12.5 parnelli jones on 15x10 m/t classicII, cowl hood,new bed painted, linex liner. Truck has been completed since 2005.... 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71, on 6in super lift w/ 35in tires RNG4x4 aka the "Redneck Roller" words to live by "If it fits, it fits" "friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies..." Sponsored by "Kick Ass Kustom"

08-02-2003, 10:22 AM	#4
Locutus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 249	I was throwing belts every time I ran my olds till I put a reduction pulley on the crank. It slows down all your other pulleys to about 3/4 of the engine speed. I have not thrown a belt since and it is frequently revved to 6 grand. Mike

08-04-2003, 10:56 AM	#6
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	Maybe your truck doesnt like the taste of new parts on it. Just bad parts like they said. It seems NAPA is no longer a quality part joint anymore. They buy just as much stuff from China as any of the other part stores anymore.

08-04-2003, 11:58 AM	#7
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Maximum, I read an interesting article the other day about consumer industries in general. It said that with the escalating cost of labor, it's much cheaper for a manufacturer to actually NO LONGER do quality inspections. It turns out that the added cost of processing returns of bad parts actually saves them money when compared to making sure the parts are good to begin with. And, since there's no brands or anything on this, shipping bad parts doesn't affect your customer loyalty! What's the world coming to? Brian



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