Belt Question
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Racer
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Belt Question
I posted this in tech also and had 0 replies, maybe someone here could help. Noticed some chirping/swealing under the hood. Just changed the serpentine belt which made it much better, but I still notice it a little with the a/c on. I have the a/c belt, but it looks like a PITA to replace. Anyone do it themselves and can offer some advice. The belt looks pretty worn. Thanks in advance.
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
The a/c belt is IMO much easier to change than the main belt. Of course you have to remove the main belt to get to it but it's a very straight forward and simple install.
I did it on my own in a matter of minutes
Chris
I did it on my own in a matter of minutes
Chris
Racer
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Originally Posted by mcarota
I posted this in tech also and had 0 replies, maybe someone here could help. Noticed some chirping/swealing under the hood. Just changed the serpentine belt which made it much better, but I still notice it a little with the a/c on. I have the a/c belt, but it looks like a PITA to replace. Anyone do it themselves and can offer some advice. The belt looks pretty worn. Thanks in advance.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'10
I agree with both of these guys above....but I would guess the tension pulley is the problem before the AC belt.
Here is something to try and narrow it down.
Take WD40 or even a speed detailer and give it one quick shot on the main belt....if it goes away I would say it is the pulley if not then it is the AC belt
( mine did the same thing for a while until my water pump went)
Here is something to try and narrow it down.
Take WD40 or even a speed detailer and give it one quick shot on the main belt....if it goes away I would say it is the pulley if not then it is the AC belt
( mine did the same thing for a while until my water pump went)
Racer
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From: Kissimmee Florida
I had to replace both tensioners and pulleys due to squeeling. I had to get the tensioners from GM $75.00 a piece. The idler pulleys came from a local auto parts store $10.00 a piece. Total time to replace all, less than an hour. Pretty easy DIY. Good Luck.
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