Screaming belt

by **badjura** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 7:27 pm

Wonder if anyones got an idea why I got a noisy belt when the car is cold. Once the car warms up after about 10 miles its fine. Only 25,000 kms on the car. It is colder now with an inch of snow if that helps. Not sure which one it is when looking under the hood, but it seems like one of the smaller ones on the left side - lol - not too engine savvy
thanks!

by **BradOwens** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 7:31 pm

my car does the same thing. i think the belts get bigger and smaller with the change in temp. i dunno tho. i just think mine need replacing

by **badjura** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:01 pm

If anyone cares: belt tensioner
fixed under warranty

by **StockSolara** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:05 pm

ahhh. . . I should have known cause our belt tensiors are prone to break prematurely. . . at 45000 miles mine was out and had it replaced

by **Sol-Toy** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:17 pm

How much does it cost to have the tensioner replaced? Mine needs tightening but now I'm worried I should have it done sooner then later - tighting should only be $30-50? But if it's busted, I'd like to go in knowing a ball park number?

by **SleeperSolara** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:53 am

You can use "STP Belt antisqueak".
That what i use when the weather gets rainy; and i hear it squeak, then i spray it on there and it gone.

by **bassthrive** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 12:59 pm

spray on some belt dressing / conditioner

by **Sol-Toy** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 12:40 pm

I'll have to try that once the midwest thaws in a few months

Mine just squeels when it's rainy or really humid. I think badjura may have a more serious problem. I'm no belt expert though

All I know, if it looks worn, it's probably time to replace. If it looks clean, get it adjusted or try the dressing these guy's are talkin about (which couldn't hurt either way)

by **Down2TheC** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:37 pm

Try a little belt dressing. Cold belts are stiff and won't grip as well. If it continued to squeal, I'd say check the tension. As it is, it's a pre-pre-pre warning that it might need tightening in the next year. (older belts stretch out with time.)

by **Kermy** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:42 am

Thanks for posting this and thanks for the replies. Was worried a few days ago when I started up the car in the morning and heard it squealing. Was raining and car was starting up cold, so guess that's it.

by **badjura** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 11:59 am

Kermy wrote:Thanks for posting this and thanks for the replies. Was worried a few days ago when I started up the car in the morning and heard it squealing. Was raining and car was starting up cold, so guess that's it.

Since they replaced the tensioner, all's well :fadein:

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