Belt problems on 97 Vette
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Belt problems on 97 Vette
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Hi I have a 97 C5, and it got a really irritating squeak/ whistle from the big serpentine belt, so i ordered one from the only UK 'official' corvette dealer, which fixed the problem for 2 days, and has now come back with a vengeance!!
I do have access to other parts companies who can supply me with Gates belts,but need a part number (because i'm in the UK they don't have the details on the Vette)- can anyone help? or suggest any other reason why i have this problem, from what i can see it's a self adjusting belt, and the tensioner seems to be ok.
Any thoughts much appreciated, as I'm attending a big rally on the 15th and doing a couple of laps of Silverstone Race Circuit so don't want the vet sounding shabby!!
Thank You!!
Hi I have a 97 C5, and it got a really irritating squeak/ whistle from the big serpentine belt, so i ordered one from the only UK 'official' corvette dealer, which fixed the problem for 2 days, and has now come back with a vengeance!!
I do have access to other parts companies who can supply me with Gates belts,but need a part number (because i'm in the UK they don't have the details on the Vette)- can anyone help? or suggest any other reason why i have this problem, from what i can see it's a self adjusting belt, and the tensioner seems to be ok.
Any thoughts much appreciated, as I'm attending a big rally on the 15th and doing a couple of laps of Silverstone Race Circuit so don't want the vet sounding shabby!!
Thank You!!
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From: St. Joseph MO
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Looking from the passenger or driver side of the car. Watch the belt tracking over the pullies, as the car is idling. Especially watch the crankshaft pulley ( lowest and largest pulley in the belt path). Older/higher mileage cars seem to have trouble with the crank pulley coming out of alignment, or seperating.
Le Mans Master
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From: Sausalito CA
Squirt some water on the harmonic balancer and other pullys to see if you can isolate the squeak.
Another easy option is to replace the GM belt with a Goodyear Gatorback belt.
I am sad to say I am quite experienced at belt squeaks on C5's.
Another easy option is to replace the GM belt with a Goodyear Gatorback belt.
I am sad to say I am quite experienced at belt squeaks on C5's.
