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03-04-2007, 09:27 PM
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Belt woes
 I droveMy Accesory Belt with the PS squaeled and broke( It happened a while) Drove for 12 more miles to get home, quiet and no noticable noise. All temps were normal but the dash was seeing all lights Turned the pulleys and did not notice resistance nor noise Is it just the belt? Can it be replaced BY DIY? Point me please and how. how much is a belt? mechanic fee? Thanks to the network. I love ya guys.
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03-04-2007, 09:51 PM
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it's not hard to do. pretty much you need a 12mm socket and/or wrenches. you can DIY, it's quite simple. i personally dont know how tight it has to be, i know that there should be some flex when it is right but at the same time you dont it too tight because it will work the bearings harder. i'm sure somebody else would know how to determine the tightness of the belt adjustment
i've had my belts recently changed - last week actually - because of noise. belts will do that.
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03-05-2007, 12:25 AM
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It is not that hard to replace either one of the belts. Go to the How-To Documents to see how to do it. You can also go to this link to see the how to replace the alternator belt. To do the other belt, you need to loosen the AC compressor. Hope that helps some. Good luck.
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#4
03-05-2007, 10:25 AM
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Take a long look at the crankshaft pully...
...because when these go it can toast all the belts, trash your front cover, even get into the timing belt area.
From experience.  Cheers!
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03-08-2007, 12:05 PM
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I replaced the belt but still am not sure If I have it too tight. I am getting a squeal when I turn....
How do I look or check the pulley? Thanks guys.
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03-08-2007, 12:14 PM
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03-08-2007, 04:11 PM
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Look at the belt while it's running. If it's flapping or slipping, tighten it. You should have a half inch play when you press on the belt between the pulleys (Do this when the engine is off!). Try using belt dressing/conditioner on the belts.
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03-08-2007, 04:16 PM
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Do you know for sure that it is the belt that is squealing? It could be something else, or another belt.
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03-08-2007, 05:41 PM
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i was told that belt dressing is not good to use. whether or not i believe that is a different question. but i dont find that it does too much
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03-08-2007, 08:47 PM
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I use belt dressing on motor belts on commercial air handler units. This extends the life of the belt. It prevents it from drying out, constricting, protects from moisture and stressing on the pulleys.
Last edited by dannmarr; 03-09-2007 at 02:32 PM.
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