Its quite amazing how much that little tiny bit of wobble affects things
Serpentine Belt Chirp
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Race Director
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From: Columbia MD
Serpentine Belt Chirp
Car: '98 Corvette conv. A4
Mileage: 40k original
Problem: Belt chirp
Cure: replaced OEM belts with new OEM belts; still chirp
Cure: replaced tensioner pulley and idler pulley; still chirp
Problem diagnosis by my Forum brothers? GM belts? C5 pulleys? WTF??? Service appointment to get fixed [again] this Monday, 12/08.
Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Mileage: 40k original
Problem: Belt chirp
Cure: replaced OEM belts with new OEM belts; still chirp
Cure: replaced tensioner pulley and idler pulley; still chirp
Problem diagnosis by my Forum brothers? GM belts? C5 pulleys? WTF??? Service appointment to get fixed [again] this Monday, 12/08.
Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Last edited by vetdude; Dec 2, 2008 at 08:49 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Clever, MO aka SOMO
I got the "chirp" last summer at 62K miles on my '98 coupe. Put on a GatorBack belt from Kragen's that cured it. I only replaced the alternator/water pump accessory belt. Did you replace the a/c belt too? If you didn't, perhaps the chirp is only from that belt. It's harder to replace than the access. belt, but not bad!
Good luck.....
Good luck.....
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Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Columbia MD
I got the "chirp" last summer at 62K miles on my '98 coupe. Put on a GatorBack belt from Kragen's that cured it. I only replaced the alternator/water pump accessory belt. Did you replace the a/c belt too? If you didn't, perhaps the chirp is only from that belt. It's harder to replace than the access. belt, but not bad!
Good luck.....
Good luck.....
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
where can I buy gatorbacks from? also I heard if you buy a smaller belt by only a few mm it helps. anyone know if that's true.
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From: St Louis MO
For a '98, The A/C belt (42") is Goodyear #4040420 -$17, and the Alt/PS belt (80.25") is #4060802 -$33.
Also, for a "00, the Alt/PS belt (79.875") is #4060798 -$28.
I'll check this evening to see which Alt/PS belt I used and advise.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '17
See this link
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...e-ac-belt.html
My squeek was resolved with replacing number 9, 10, and 2 for really bad wobble. Crank balancer pulley separation.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...e-ac-belt.html
My squeek was resolved with replacing number 9, 10, and 2 for really bad wobble. Crank balancer pulley separation.
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