belt squeel?
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belt squeel?
I got my 92 back from the garage after just having wires put on (I know
I should be doing that myself) and now I have a loud squeel when engine revs up just before shift. I'm wondering what the most likely cause is - belt too tight, too loose, pully noise, belt not tracking? Is there abything else these jokers could've screwed up?
I should be doing that myself) and now I have a loud squeel when engine revs up just before shift. I'm wondering what the most likely cause is - belt too tight, too loose, pully noise, belt not tracking? Is there abything else these jokers could've screwed up?
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I guess. Not normally. A serpentine belt really can't get too tight. The tension is provided by the belt tensioner, which only weakens with age. A worn out bearing still could be making the noise. You will have to determine what is squealing.
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Yes, I guess I wasn't thinking, the tensioner will keep it right. I guess I
was asking for some quick tips out of laziness and not isolating the noise first. The only problem is I have to get someone else to rev it up
as it is only at higher rpm. Thanks a bunch.
was asking for some quick tips out of laziness and not isolating the noise first. The only problem is I have to get someone else to rev it up
as it is only at higher rpm. Thanks a bunch.
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