Timing Belts

[anotheridiot]

Bought my sister a 2005 pacifica AWD last night, runs great cold, starts to warm and gets all choppy, probably needs a timing belt. Never done one before, always had chains, even the last suzuki monstrosity in the 03 tracker we just bought with a 20 foot long chain and plastic coated guides. Anyway, I got this dirt cheap and its way too nice to pass up. Anyone deal with alot of belts to know if one brand is better or more complete? I see Dayco, Gates, AC Delco, DNJ components, is there a better name out there? If this was a Chevy, AC Delco would be the choice, but never buy Chevy parts for Chryslers or Mopar parts for a chevy.

[tardis454]

The Dayco kit (WP295K1E) from RockAuto comes with a new water pump, pulley, and tensioner.
If you need a new tensioner arm get this one (WP295K2E). If you need seals (no arm) get this one (WP295K1ES).

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chrysler,2005,pacifica,3.5l+v6,1430636,engine,timing+belt%2C+water+pump+&+component+kit,16088

Here's the discount code: MMFBR18

[anotheridiot]

I looked at that one, really not sure what I need yet, but when we get in that far I usually want to change everything I can and preferably not wait. I was definitely going water pump, which makes me think Gates, but I can get that pump separate anyway. I hate water pumps in there. Did get the alternator from there, pure energy for 109 with no core charge for the new unit. Have you used Dayco before? Like I said this is my breaking the cherry on an actual rubber timing belt..

[tardis454]

I've never had an issue with a Dayco belt (knock on wood). Gates does make better pumps though.

[anotheridiot]

I'm just amazed there are so many kits and people would not want to change everything when they get in that far. Just getting a balancer off a second time, let alone the serpentine belt drive and cover off again or leave it open waiting for a part.