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Australia, Canberra
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Review on πŸ”’ Gates T070 Premium Automotive Timing Belt: Superior Performance and Durability by Stephen Burgstaller

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Fits perfectly on my '86 GoldWing GL1200

Untested but I'm sure I saved at least $100 off the retail price. It's easy to install, remove the lower fairings, remove the radiator, remove the belt covers. Before loosening the belts, mark a clear dot (with a white marker) on the tooth of each belt with the corresponding groove on each pulley. Do it on the tension side of the belt, not the idler pulley side. Remove the first belt to get a better mark on the belt underneath on the crankshaft pulley. I've done a lot of timing belts on cars and I don't know why people make it so difficult with tooth marks and all. Of course it won't work if the belt breaks, but that's the least of your problems. You can now also replace the radiator hoses if they are as old as mine. This Dayco 70808 hose has the correct bend and enough straight length for up and down. just crop. but the hose is a bit thicker which makes it a bit difficult to reuse the factory clamps, but it works. and good luck putting the rubber caps back on, you can glue them onto the caps at first but I managed after a few tries. Now I'm just waiting for warm weather!

Pros
  • High quality rubber straps for maximum durability
Cons
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