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Title: worth the time?
Post by: Layne on November 13, 2010, 04:47:24 pm
I am tired of replacing my belts on the citation every 6 months. It's in bad shape and needs a rebuild. That in mind, I've replaced my crank seal, and it's still leaking oil on my belts. I am considering a serpentine belt set-up from, let's say a buick century with an iron duke. Would this be a decent quick fix for now? I really like serpentine belts but is this feasible for my car? I know they never came that way from the factory but citations are similar mechanically to the fiero which had the serpentine belt.
Title: Re: worth the time?
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on November 13, 2010, 05:24:20 pm
First off congratulations on the citation!


2) i, personally, would look to remedy the situation---it would seem the cheapest way.  Pictures?   What brand of belts?
Title: Re: worth the time?
Post by: Layne on November 13, 2010, 05:29:13 pm
Thanks, I inherited 6 yrs ago. I'd like to restore it, but it's my dd and I've got the 77 on hold already. I bought the cheapie O'reillys belts last time and today I got their top of the line ones because they have a 1 yr warranty. Haha I'll take full advantage of that. No pics really, i have some of the car in my truck build if that's what you want to see. Belts are made by Gates