I have a 1991 Dodge Colt and the engine likes to squeal, especially when it's cold. My parents say that it could be a worn belt, however, when the timing belt snapped (or broke or whatever it did) I had virtually no warning. When that snapped, I was driving down the highway at 55 mph when all of a sudden my engine stopped working and I was unable to restart it. Could another belt be worn out and ready to snap? Yes, I realize that I should get something else for transportation, but give me the money and I'll be more than happy to.
2006-11-24 08:19:04 · 7 answers · asked by Bear 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
check to see if you have a loose belt (not enough tension), if not look at the belts to see if it the surface is cracked, stripped, or glazed. You might need new belts. Hopefully you don't have problems with the bearings on the pulleys.
2006-11-24 08:26:16 · answer #1 · answered by buddhaboy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-09 23:13:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I have a 1991 Dodge Colt and the engine likes to squeal, especially when it's cold. My parents say that it could be a worn belt, however, when the timing belt snapped (or broke or whatever it did) I had virtually no warning. When that snapped, I was driving down the highway at 55 mph when all...
2015-08-09 15:33:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
accessory belts can be checked, first (when the engine is off) visually inspect the belts that are attached to your alternator, water pump and other things, if it is one belt that is flat with "teeth" on one side it's a serpentine belt if it is less than 1/2 inch wide and tapered through it's depth it's a v belt. v belts should deflect about 3/4 inch when you push on them at the longest part in their travel, any more and they will slip and squeal, also look at the side of the belt , you are looking for cracks, shiny spots (glazing) or fraying, same things on a serpentine belt, if you have had this little car for 4 years and have not replaced the accessory belts , do it before you have to , same for your upper , lower radiator hoses and the heater hoses, 4 to 5 year life span, dont let the dorks on this site get you down, that's a good little car and when gas is $3.00 a gallon who will be laughing then ?
2006-11-24 08:39:42 · answer #4 · answered by sterling m 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually the cause of this is a worn drive belt, but sometimes a pulley (on the belt tensioner, alternator, PS pump, AC compressor if equipped) is worn out which causes the squealling. Take the drive belt off and turn the pulleys by hand and see if any of them make an odd noise.
2006-11-24 08:26:54 · answer #5 · answered by mcmax20 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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It's typically the belts. Once they start to squeal, the belts typically get glazed. It's better just to replace them.
2016-04-03 02:56:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is your altenator belt, not your timing belt. The altenator belt needs either to be tightened or replaced and tightened. When you start your car when it is cold, the altenator is at near full capacity work load and the belt slips and squeals.
2006-11-24 08:24:35 · answer #7 · answered by rex_rrracefab 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋