MY TIMING BELT SQUEEKS WHEN I START MY CAR SO FOR THE PAST YEAR I HAVE BEEN USING "BELT DRESSING" FROM CANADIAN TIRE I SPRAY IT ON AND THE SQUEEKING STOPS. HOWEVER I NOTICE THAT THE BELT HAS A STICKY/GREASY FEELING AND OTHER PARTS AROUND WHERE I SPRAYED. WHAT CAN I USE TO REMOVE THE STICKY/GREASY FEELING??
2007-02-20 08:19:03 · 10 answers · asked by Marino 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
LOOKING FOR MECHANIC (TORONTO,MISSISSAUGA,SCARBOROUGH,BRAMPTON AREA) I CAN TRUST TO HELP FIX THE FRONT END OF MY CAR IM LOSING CONTROL.. WOULD AN ALIGNMENT FIX IT???
2007-02-20 08:21:43 · update #1
Get a new belt!!!
2007-02-20 08:27:38 · answer #1 · answered by $1,539,684,631,121 Clinton Debt 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Everyone has pretty much said everything I was going to say. But I'll sum it up:
If it comes in a spray can, don't use it on your vehicle unless it's tire dressing, or degreaser.
Get your fan belt/serpentine belt replaced as soon as possible.
Call around to the local shops in your area and get an estimate on getting the work done and that gunk cleaned off. It's not that hard of a job t do. Expect about $110 Canadian to get the job done parts and labor.
2007-02-20 16:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by Lemar J 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You did not spray belt dressing on your timing belt unless you removed engine parts to do it. You likely put it on your accessory drive belt(s). They need to be replaced if they are squealing. The belt dressing can be removed at a car wash, using the engine cleaner.
As for the front end, Canadian Tire can likely inspect it and recommend the needed repairs. As I cannot see the vehicle, I can't tell you exactly what is wrong.
2007-02-20 16:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by J.R. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I got the perfect thing for ya man. If you buy some electriclean that will take any grease off. You can use that of BreakClean. Those are both really potent. Or as a last resort you can spray it down with some Varsal/Mineral Spirits.
Thats the stuff we use on our offshore engines that have been in the whether for YEARs
2007-02-20 16:31:35 · answer #4 · answered by EricJohn004 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never,Never put anything on a timing belt.You should have it changed now,and water pump,if driven off the belt.
2007-02-20 16:23:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just change the belt it's simple as hell just use a wrench to I guess (what would you call it) take the tension off the tensioner and then slide the old belt off then reverse the process with the new belt
2007-02-20 16:23:44 · answer #6 · answered by 98' Vortec 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to replace the belt. when they start to squeal that means the belt has strecthed and will pull apart soon
2007-02-20 16:25:51 · answer #7 · answered by classic carman 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
any kind of a degreaser for motors will work fine
2007-02-20 16:30:32 · answer #8 · answered by kurt k 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you are not a car engieer way should you be worrying about car parts or stuff
2007-02-20 16:49:24 · answer #9 · answered by Daqwon wifey 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just go buy some engine degreaser at walmart...or auto part stores...which ever is best for you.
2007-02-20 16:25:59 · answer #10 · answered by stacy h 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋