Timing belt PULLEY question

[rickyfv]

I finally replaced my timing belt... At 86500 miles, when I opened the cover the timing belt was still in good shape no sign of any cracks or anything. But when I looked at the idler pulley I noticed 4 cracks on the plastic pulley in N-E-S-W of the plastic that holds the bearing. You can see them in the picture, cracks are all the way to the back of the pulley. It looks like it was never replaced at 60Kmiles, everything still look original with Korea tags even the TB has a Daewoo label. I just bought this vehicle, I am lucky for doing that such job before taking this car on the road for daily use.

[xintersecty]

Honestly don't know what to recommend. I'd buy duralast(autozone) or from GM. Maybe from NAPA?

goodyear gatorback makes fine serpentine belts.

cloyes makes fine timing gears

both reputable(but so is gates...).

Good choice not putting those parts in your car, biggest mistake I made on this aveo was using that kit.

I used the KIT from Car Quest. Worked like a charm. I am pushing 113K miles and I am do for replacement soon myself.

[lalahaha1]

...*thought* I ordered quality parts. I ordered the Gates kit. The belt was a quality Gates belt, however the water pump, idler, and tensioner are JUNK from various countries...

I'm assuming you used Gates TCKWP335 Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump? That is the kit I was thinking of buying but based on your post, I'm questioning whether it's still a good idea...

[vcarlos40]

I would buy the parts from the dealer, they'll probably be pricier (I have actually found orginal parts for dealers at the same or lower price than non original), but, will be OEM quality, I forsee no issue with a Gates or Goodyear Belt, nevertheless, I'd buy original, but that is just me.

[snrusnak]

I don't recall the part number, but it was the Gates kit, and came with a gates belt and then an over seas idler pulley, tensioner, and water pump. The belt is a quality gates belt, but the water pump failed within 5,000 miles, and the tensioner or idler(not sure which) is extremely loud/squeaky. I'll buy oem next time for sure, even if it's double the price.

[patricklprice]

The AC Delco is a good buy for all parts at $90.57 on Amazon.

[patricklprice]

As long as the idler & tensioner pulley isnt hollow on the backside then its a good one. Always a solid pulley! More forgiving.