I have a 1991 Oldsmobile cutlass ciera with a six cylinder engine, and I think I need to replace the belt, when I was driving home today my car started squeeling when i accelerated or kept at a idle accelerated pace, but stopped when I slowed down, when i accelerated again.. it started squeeling again, what could it be? i think its my belt, but I dont know how much it would cost to replace it, help!
2007-09-26 16:36:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Those belts are joy to replace because you have to loosen the upper mounts to change it....seek pro help and save yourself a lot of grief...good luck
2007-09-26 16:41:16 · answer #1 · answered by RiverRat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do the belt anyway--if you do not remember doing it--it needs to be done--they don't last forever and the squeel is actually causing friction and that will cause heat--and that will break the belt and cause further problems costing a lot more money--the belt is serpentine and the tension wheel should be done also. Cost?? maybe 100 for everything---but all cars need work eventually--go to a good shop and get it done.
2007-09-26 23:46:25 · answer #2 · answered by fire_inur_eyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a belt. Get the right belt and put it on. There should be a diagram under the hood on the routing of the belt.
2007-09-26 23:50:31 · answer #3 · answered by renpen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the belt is old, replace it. Usually you only get about 5 years before they're worn out. It's not very expensive.
2007-09-26 23:54:21 · answer #4 · answered by Win S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Belts usually don't make noises. Worn belt's do cause other parts to wear out though. Sounds like your water pump pulley is going . Better get it checked out.
2007-09-27 00:12:04 · answer #5 · answered by Fl1959 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋