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Belts recommendations?
My belts always squeal at low rpms. I bought new belts, checked the fluids, tightened the tensioner, but the belts seem to slip. I use belt dressing and it helps for awhile. Are there different types of belts that are better than others? Any recommendations? Or maybe I should try different pulleys?
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Re: Belts recommendations?
Have you checked the bearings and pulleys?
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Re: Belts recommendations?
How do I go about checking them? I already rebuilt the PS pump.
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Re: Belts recommendations?
Alt. & P.S.
Automotive V-Ribbed Belt (Standard) K050345 High Performance Automotive V-Ribbed Belt K050345RB (Blue) A.C. Automotive V-Ribbed Belt (Standard) K040335 High Performance Automotive V-Ribbed Belt K040335RB (Blue) |
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Re: Belts recommendations?
Thanks for the info!
The Alternator/PS= 34" The A/C=33" The problem I'm having is the belts seem to long. I'm at the end of the adjustment. I know the belts stretch with time, but can I go a little shorter?
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Father of 5 sons and 1 daughter Subaru SVX for fun Hyundai Veracruz for the wife. Susuki SX4 for my older son Ford Ranger for work Mercedes Benz Sprinter for vacation trips, EZ GO Golf cart for driving kids around gated community. |
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Re: Belts recommendations?
I have the blue gates alt/ps belt and it has held up quite well, and doesn't seem to have stretched noticeably in the last ~2 years. Plus, it's blue.
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'94 Laguna Blue LSi ~159k.......JDM ultra short-geared 3.900 STi Version 7 6-speed w/ Cobb shortshifter, ECUtune 244,8.1mm/256,9.1mm i/e cams, group N motor mounts, '97 grille, JDM clear corners, Momo JDM Legacy GT steering wheel, apkarian's LED tails, silver STi BBS wheels, PWR radiator, redstuff pads f/r, drilled/slotted rotors, bontragerworks rsb #18, Koni/GC 450f/375r coilovers, Megan Racing adjustable lateral links, KMac c/c plates, Stebro exhaust, ECUtune 1v5, Optima battery in the trunk where it belongs. Turbo project '97 Ebony LSi ~137k #036.......Power mode mod, JDM clear corners, BBS wheels. AUX/pocket mod Now a mod "over there" ............Photo album |
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Re: Belts recommendations?
To answer my own question, I used a stethoscope to listen to the bearings. No grinding. I then sprayed some belt dressing and the noise stoped. It's time for new belts.
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Father of 5 sons and 1 daughter Subaru SVX for fun Hyundai Veracruz for the wife. Susuki SX4 for my older son Ford Ranger for work Mercedes Benz Sprinter for vacation trips, EZ GO Golf cart for driving kids around gated community. |
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Re: Belts recommendations?
I usually use Continental belts as they are very affordable and high quality. I have found, though, that the OEM subaru belts have a fuzzy coating on the inside. I'm not certain as to why it's there. Perhaps for more quiet operation? It's somewhat unique.
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Re: Belts recommendations?
I bought some Gator belts from Good Year. I am still having the same problem I had in the past, not the squealing issue but the size of the belts. They fit exactly to the extent of the tension pulley can go. They bottom out, so the belts can't be tightened further than I am accustomed to. Is this the way it is on our cars?
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Father of 5 sons and 1 daughter Subaru SVX for fun Hyundai Veracruz for the wife. Susuki SX4 for my older son Ford Ranger for work Mercedes Benz Sprinter for vacation trips, EZ GO Golf cart for driving kids around gated community. |
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Re: Belts recommendations?
Maybe it's the wrong size belt? Or maybe you can get one that's just a little bit smaller so it will fit and be tightened the right amount.
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'94 Laguna Blue LSi ~159k.......JDM ultra short-geared 3.900 STi Version 7 6-speed w/ Cobb shortshifter, ECUtune 244,8.1mm/256,9.1mm i/e cams, group N motor mounts, '97 grille, JDM clear corners, Momo JDM Legacy GT steering wheel, apkarian's LED tails, silver STi BBS wheels, PWR radiator, redstuff pads f/r, drilled/slotted rotors, bontragerworks rsb #18, Koni/GC 450f/375r coilovers, Megan Racing adjustable lateral links, KMac c/c plates, Stebro exhaust, ECUtune 1v5, Optima battery in the trunk where it belongs. Turbo project '97 Ebony LSi ~137k #036.......Power mode mod, JDM clear corners, BBS wheels. AUX/pocket mod Now a mod "over there" ............Photo album |
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Re: Belts recommendations?
These are the numbers I used and they are the ones recommended on websites and part stores for our car. It's strange we have so much play on the adjusting pulley only to set it at it's max. Does anyone else have this issue?
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Re: Belts recommendations?
Contitech
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