Alternator Belt
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Alternator Belt
So, I'm finally at a loss with my damn alternator belt. I've tightened it over and over again. I've replace it twice and yet squealing still happens. Is there a tensioner that will go bad for the alternator belt? I know I'm loosening and tightening it properly but over time it just keeps squealing. When I'm at idle it does this stupid little repeated chirping. When A/C is on, it definitely keeps squealing as well.
Any insight guys? Annoyed with belts...
Any insight guys? Annoyed with belts...
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Ha ha...I got the same problem!!!!
I haven't been able to figure it out either so I just deal with it. I'm hoping to do the timing belt and accessory belts soon so I will see if anything changes.
I haven't been able to figure it out either so I just deal with it. I'm hoping to do the timing belt and accessory belts soon so I will see if anything changes.
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Have you checked the grooves of the pulley and the grooved side of the belt to ensure they are both free of grease, oil and contaminates? The issue could be that there is oil in the grooves that is causing the belt to slip and is giving the illusion of being loose. Just a thought.
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Have you checked the grooves of the pulley and the grooved side of the belt to ensure they are both free of grease, oil and contaminates? The issue could be that there is oil in the grooves that is causing the belt to slip and is giving the illusion of being loose. Just a thought.
That's how mine is. However, I do think the bearing may be bad on mine as well. I may just replace all of it.
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[QUOTE=That's how mine is. However, I do think the bearing may be bad on mine as well. I may just replace all of it.[/QUOTE]
Good thing I saved the one from my friends car.
what would cause a bearing to go bad because I didn't have a problem until I had all the belts changed last??
Good thing I saved the one from my friends car.
what would cause a bearing to go bad because I didn't have a problem until I had all the belts changed last??
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