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 Dec 23 2003, 11:18 PM
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 Person of Wisdom  Group: Members Posts: 247 Joined: 24-November 03 From: morton Member No.: 204  |
my alternator belt snapped last week and i replaced it. i adjusted it to the correct tension (i have the huge manual for it) and put everything back together nice and tight. then three days later it started squealing somethin terrible. so i went back and it had loosened itself just a tad so i tightened it up agian. it was fine till aobut yesterday morning where now even after the car is fully warmed up, the belt squeals like a motherf*#er whenever the clutch isnt in or when its in 5th.
is there something im doin/not doin right? i have never changed a belt before, but i did it by the book. i am getting rid of the car soon, and i dont want the new owner to have to deal with this problem, so what can i do to fix it? any info is appreciated. thanks -------------------- 2001 Chevy Silverado ext. cab 4x4
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Dec 24 2003, 02:53 AM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 972 Joined: 30-October 02 Member No.: 34 |
Could be the harmonic dampener separating from the crank pulley or one of the pulleys installed backwards. Either could cause a slight misalignment and squeal.
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Dec 24 2003, 08:22 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
QUOTE (TSiwrx @ Dec 23 2003, 11:18 PM) the belt squeals like a motherf*#er whenever the clutch isnt in or when its in 5th. Are you sure it's a belt and not the throw out bearing? -------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Dec 24 2003, 09:42 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
QUOTE (POS AWD @ Dec 24 2003, 02:22 PM) QUOTE (TSiwrx @ Dec 23 2003, 11:18 PM) the belt squeals like a motherf*#er whenever the clutch isnt in or when its in 5th. Are you sure it's a belt and not the throw out bearing? Good Point! THat is unless the belt is actually loose again... -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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