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Old 12-30-2008, 05:31 PM
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Noisy, squeeky belt when not warmed up.

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Old 12-30-2008, 06:54 PM
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Re: Noisy, squeeky belt when not warmed up.

It may just need to be tightened. Does the belt look cracked or shiny and glazed from slipping? If so it should be replaced.
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Old 12-30-2008, 07:40 PM
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Re: Noisy, squeeky belt when not warmed up.

I literally just fixed this exact problem on my car today. My belts were just a little too loose. I read in a some thread here that being able to give them 1/4 of a turn is about the right tension.

In my case, the belts were brand new, and I think they may have just stretched out and broken in a little bit. Anyways, hopefully, the answer will be that simple for you!

There is a good how-to in the Alternator section that illustrates where the bolt is you need to tighten. Good luck!
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Old 12-30-2008, 08:29 PM
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When first started and for up to 10 seconds what I think is the power steering belt screeches. Do I need a new belt or a new power steering pump? Appreciate any help.
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Old 12-30-2008, 08:34 PM
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Re: Noisy, squeeky belt when not warmed up.

Agreed.... inspect then tighten that belt up. It takes maybe 5 minutes and will be maybe the easiest thing you ever do under the hood of an SVX
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Re: Noisy, squeeky belt when not warmed up.

I have the same problem, but I seem to be missing that bolt. Does anyone know which part # it is?
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I have the same problem, but I seem to be missing that bolt. Does anyone know which part # it is?
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See the picture here:
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Re: Noisy, squeeky belt when not warmed up.

did you loose the bolt?

Since the bolt has to be there for the tentioner idler pully, how could it be gone

I will get a bolt # for you.

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Thanks! I'm finding that the previous owner had a couple of strangely missing parts (engine covers, of course).
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Re: Noisy, squeeky belt when not warmed up.

So wait its the long tensioner bolt that pulls the pully assy up?? (Cant open your adobe pif, my comp is being a jerk) Yeah the absence of engine covers can also be attributed to lazy or senile mechanics, I remember when I managed a shop in north tahoe my techs had built up a nice collection of audi and mercedes splash guards from various oil changes
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