Hi,
I had to get my steering gearbox replaced, as there was too much play in the center (83 MB 300D, 222k miles). My mechanic put a dayco top cog belt on it. Looked like a good belt, and I read on their website that the top cog design keeps them running cooler and keeps them more flexible. However, other places Ive read that especially these german cars like to have a thicker belt on them, or else theyll go early and squeal early too. I like the design idea, and apparently dayco has been doing it a long time. However, I dont know anything about the company or the actual quality of belts that they make (Ive only ever used continental or OEM on my cars before). So Id like any input that anyone might have.
Thanks,
JMH