squeaky fan belt
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 43,136
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From: Thomson Georgia
Re: squeaky fan belt (Surfer69)
I had a squeaky fan belt but It was cause I had a chrome alternator bracket on and it was flexing causing the squeak...I put an OEM one on and no more squeak they sell them at the chevy dealer.. Maybe try a new belt or...An old Bubba trick is to take a candle and touch it to the belt while it is running.(easy temp fix)
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Severna Park Md
Re: squeaky fan belt (Surfer69)
Belts being too loose can cause a squeak but belts too tight will not likely cause a squeak. Belts too tight can cause stress on accesssory bearings like the water pump alternator and power steering bearings.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Wellington, FL
St. Jude Donor '11 thru '25
Re: squeaky fan belt (Surfer69)
There are cheap belts out there that stretch. This will cause squeeling which is actually belt slipage. Premium belts are wire reinforced to prevent them from squeeling. Be sure you have the have one of these. Hope this solves your problem.
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Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 4,269
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From: St. Charles IL
Cruise-In 5-6-7-8-9-11-12 Veteran
A CI-6 Car Show Winner
Re: squeaky fan belt (Surfer69)
Good quality belts shouldn't give you any trouble. I personally like the Gates brand. Another temporary fix is dish soap! Quiets them right down until you can replace it. :thumbs:
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 155
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From: Houston Texas
Re: squeaky fan belt (Surfer69)
Ask for Gates Green Stripe - their best belt.
I'd drive all over town to get a Green Stripe if your parts place doesn't have them. (They actually have a green stripe, so don't be fooled.)
I'd drive all over town to get a Green Stripe if your parts place doesn't have them. (They actually have a green stripe, so don't be fooled.)
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