car alternator belt squeeling
2007-02-03 23:16:13 · 10 answers · asked by krayziebone912 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes and NOT TOO MUCH. Also take a Candle OR a Bar of Soap and rub it on the UNDERSIDE of the belt, and it will stop the squeeling. DO NOT DO IT WHILE IT IS RUNNING OR YOU MAY LOSE SOME FINGERS.
2007-02-04 00:54:53 · answer #1 · answered by Ex Head 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what you've defined, you want a sparkling belt. you'll have had the incorrect belt equipped. some belts look an identical even as placed 'area with assistance from area', yet even being somewhat over sized will forestall the acceptable tensioning, and reason slip (hence the squealing). bypass to a Motor factors and ask for the acceptable belt on your automobile, and examine out that. P.S. it is unnecessary spraying or rubbing the belt with something The 'slip' remains there, yet because you've lubricated the belt ' you gained't hear the squeal
2016-11-02 06:59:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assumeing this is a car with an old 'v' type belt. yes tighten it. It should deflect about 1/2" in the center when you put your full pressure with one finger on it. Grab the alternator and P-U-L-L. (then tighten)
2007-02-03 23:20:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An alternative answer,,,,, assuming it is not a V belt type and is a ribbed serpentine belt is your belt tensioner has gone bad. They have a finite life and when they get old do not put enough pressure on the belt to prevent the sqealing you hear.
2007-02-04 01:12:08 · answer #4 · answered by wuffo_97 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some reason in my car, the belt is constantly being worn out or coming lose and screaming at me, especially in the cold mornings (or that might be a coincidence), and I keep having to replace it. Thats the only thing I can find to do that works.
Good luck!
2007-02-03 23:21:04 · answer #5 · answered by C-bear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loosten the adjusting bolt and the one underneath pull it back as tight as you can with a small prybar and hold it there while you tighten the adjusting bolt then tighten the bolt underneath. Yes its a loose belt.Has nothing to do with pulleys they are naturally aligned just as long as its on track. Im a diesel mechanic for the government.
2007-02-03 23:21:20 · answer #6 · answered by JAMI E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The belt is either too slack or needs changing, check in between the teeth for cracks.
2007-02-04 00:22:09 · answer #7 · answered by ashley r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The belt is to loose or you haven't lined up the pullies right.
2007-02-03 23:18:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,but not to tight,or you will damage your alternator bearings
2007-02-03 23:20:29 · answer #9 · answered by david UK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
2007-02-03 23:18:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋