Belt Question
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Hey guys, replaced my alternator on Saturday. Before replacement I never had any problems with a belt squeal. When I took off the belts to get to the alternator I examined them to make sure they were good, and they were. They actually looked pretty new. Anyways, when I put it all back together I will get a squeal from one of the belts. Its whenever I turn, and I am at a certain RPM. If Im in second at like 2500-3000, than shift into third it will go away. Did I just not tighten the belts tight enough?
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If you can turn the steering wheel and make the belt squeal, the power steering belt probably needs tightened a bit.
A loose alternator belt usually squeals or screams immediately after a cold startup.
A loose alternator belt usually squeals or screams immediately after a cold startup.
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Yeah its when I turn the steering wheel. In the morning I will just tighten the power steering belt to see if it solves the issue! How tight am I looking to tighten it?
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Just a smidgen? Just tighten a little bit at a time until it stays quiet.
You want it tight enough that it stays quiet, but if you get it too tight you can burn up the pump.
If you have a shop manual it may tell you measurements and pressures to determine deflection....
You want it tight enough that it stays quiet, but if you get it too tight you can burn up the pump.
If you have a shop manual it may tell you measurements and pressures to determine deflection....
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Alright I will just tighten it a bit at a time, turn the steering wheel, and just keep adjusting it until it no longer makes the squeal. Thanks!
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