belt squel?
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12'-'13-'14-'15
belt squel?
I have a squeling sound coming from what seems to be the drive belt when I accelerate. It does not do it at idle but when I am rolling it gets steadily louder as I increase pedal pressure.
Why would it only happen when I am moving if it was the belt?
Could it be the idler pulley?
Has anyone had this problem? and if so how did you fix it?
Thanks in advance for the help,
Cajun
Why would it only happen when I am moving if it was the belt?
Could it be the idler pulley?
Has anyone had this problem? and if so how did you fix it?
Thanks in advance for the help,
Cajun
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Re: belt squel? (ccajun4real)
i had similiar problem, changed both belts and squeal went away. it might be coming back. some peeps have bought gatorback belts. i believe mine is the pulley on the a/c compressor. not sure if this helps.......
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Re: belt squel? (ccajun4real)
I had a problem with mine squeaking at idle mostly. I took both belts off and turned everything feeling for what might have been a bad bearing or something of the sort. I couldn't find anything so I replaced both belts with gatorback's and it's been quiet since then.
I'd try this first.
Luke
I'd try this first.
Luke
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Re: belt squel? (builtfspd2)
buy new belts, and a can of brake kleen........ spray the pullies with the brake kleen, let it dry, then put on the new belts. worked for me after i did my pully swap (went through 3 belts I did this)
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Re: belt squel? (builtfspd2)
how much are gatorbacks compared to stock? can you get them anywhere or only at dealer?
You have to order it from Autozone. They will probably say they can't get it but keep on them. You need to find someone that knows what they are doing behind the counter. Someone said on the forum that you have to get them to look it up for a 97-98 model????
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Re: belt squel? (builtfspd2)
i will try that :) whats the difference in belts? why doesnt the gators squeal also? just curious? :confused:
[Modified by builtfspd2, 8:40 AM 10/21/2003]
[Modified by builtfspd2, 8:40 AM 10/21/2003]
Drifting
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Re: belt squel? (C5-VERT)
got the gator belt, a/c small one. picking up other serpentine (98) model belt tomorrow. got my brake kleen. hopefully it works. other belts lasted 500 miles and started squeaking. :(
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12'-'13-'14-'15
Re: belt squel? (C5-VERT)
Ordered the main drive/alternator belt today at Autozone ($24.66+tax) the part number is 4060798 :flag
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Re: belt squel? (ccajun4real)
I've had belt squeal, and used break clean on them to quiet them, only to find out later that it was my water pump and|or a/c compressor going out. The pulley wheel on these items were ceasing up slowly over time, causing the belts to drag and not grip. Just something to watch out for.
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Re: belt squel? (vectorz)
I switched to the gatorback main drive belt and the belt is still squealing like hell :mad I swear it seems like it could be my tensioner pulley. :confused: This is going to be a long and drawn out deal I think. Autozone carries a smaller, narrower belt that they list for vettes with AC. I can not find where this belt would go?? The car only uses one belt right? I did not spray with brake clean so I will try that.
Also wanted to know if anyone knows what the tick marks on the top of the idler pulley means? Is there a way to adjust the tensioner? Thanks
Also wanted to know if anyone knows what the tick marks on the top of the idler pulley means? Is there a way to adjust the tensioner? Thanks
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Re: belt squel? (ccajun4real)
i have a 2000 and takes 2 belts. one big serpentine belt and the a/c belt. changed both and currently my squeal is gone. will keep an eye on the tension for the a/c as thats manual.
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Re: belt squel? (builtfspd2)
i have a 2000 and takes 2 belts. one big serpentine belt and the a/c belt. changed both and currently my squeal is gone. will keep an eye on the tension for the a/c as thats manual.
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Re: belt squel? (ccajun4real)
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Re: belt squel? (builtfspd2)
i know the pic isnt big, if you have your manual, its in their too.
Cajun