Belts squeeling again
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Belts squeeling again
I have a 2000 6spd, 40K miles and when I start the car up for the first 10 - 15 minutes the belts squeel, after that all is silent. Any thoughts on what could be the problem?
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Is just the belts that are stretched.
Install new belts and all will be good
Here's a copy of some advice posted before. Do a search and you'll find plenty of threads
Belt squeeks that are silenced by an application of some type of lube/belt dressing will probably return, and sooner than later. A belt change is in your (near) future.
"Wait for the engine compartment to cool first. Find the main belt tensioner (top pulley on passenger side), place a socket wrench on the tensioner nut and push it toward the middle of the engine until there is enough slack to remove the belt. Repeat this procedure for the A/C belt, its tensioner is a little harder to reach because it is under the power steering fluid reservoir. Before installing your new belts, some here recommend cleaning out the pulley grooves with a wire brush/emery cloth. Make sure to install the A/C belt before the main belt."
Install new belts and all will be good
Here's a copy of some advice posted before. Do a search and you'll find plenty of threads
Belt squeeks that are silenced by an application of some type of lube/belt dressing will probably return, and sooner than later. A belt change is in your (near) future.
"Wait for the engine compartment to cool first. Find the main belt tensioner (top pulley on passenger side), place a socket wrench on the tensioner nut and push it toward the middle of the engine until there is enough slack to remove the belt. Repeat this procedure for the A/C belt, its tensioner is a little harder to reach because it is under the power steering fluid reservoir. Before installing your new belts, some here recommend cleaning out the pulley grooves with a wire brush/emery cloth. Make sure to install the A/C belt before the main belt."
Last edited by DeeGee; Jul 1, 2008 at 02:53 PM.
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From: "Man been singin' the Blues, since he began to till the ground"...Vancouver, USA WA.
If your not replacing the belt, try some wax, inside & out, this is the only thing that has worked for me. Belt dressing only worked when first applied. ('00 cpe, 50k, M6) So far I've only applied once, 4500 mi.
JOE
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