OEM part for Z3100 belt replacement?

[mcbroomf]

I'm going to replace the belt on my 24" Z3100 soon.  I thought I read here (years ago) that there was an alternative supplier/part with better longevity to using the HP part (Q5669-60673) that seems to fail in the 3-4 year range.

Are there any current alternatives or is everyone just using the HP part?  I did do a search and checked wiki but could not find any alternative (or missed a reference)

Thanks

[Ernst Dinkla]

http://stores.ebay.com/DONPARTS-STORE/HP-DesignJet-Parts-/_i.html?_fsub=350400019

where I got my Z's 44" belts. Third party version but they hold.


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[mcbroomf]

Sweet, thanks!

[mcbroomf]

I should get my belt soon so went shopping for tools for the job based on Bryan's list he posted next to his video.

I can't get T handle torx sets locally, just the small all-in-one sets which rotate out of a handle and are only about 1.5" long.  I can order a T handle set but I found a driver set where the drivers fit into a 2.5" long 3/8" diameter extension coming out of the handle.  Can anyone tell me if that is too short or too wide to fit through the openings for the tasks?

Thanks