buddy208 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 my belt kepts squealing and we don't know how to fix it. i read once that it was one of the pulleys that had to have the belt on the exact right spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 If your belt tension is adjusted correctly, get a piece of 1/2" or so heater hose. ram one end in your ear, and place the other end close to each pulley the belt rides on. Where the squeel is coming from shoud be apparent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 A bit of soap on the inside will quire it right down.. You could also buy belt conditioner... You are correct be sure the pulleys are aligned correctly. maybe a new belt would fix it too!! CW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy208 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 we tried that holes trick but we used a block of wood and found nothing but the only one we didnt try is the one with the fan which we can't reach. I'm sure a new belt would work but i want to make sure before going out to buy a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 My old minivan has a belt squeal. After determining the cause to be the idler pulley, I now simply touch the belt with a bar of soap and it quiets down. Maybe once a week I do that and it's way cheaper/easier than replacing the idler pulley. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daltonmcgill7 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 try tire wet (tire shine) its antidisestablishmentarianism my friend uses on his xj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 ... a new belt costs 20 bucks or so, what're you waiting on? go fix it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 My old minivan has a belt squeal. After determining the cause to be the idler pulley, I now simply touch the belt with a bar of soap and it quiets down. Maybe once a week I do that and it's way cheaper/easier than replacing the idler pulley. :thumbsup: Easier maybe, cheaper? Maybe not. The idler pulley bearings are less than $3.00/ea at Fastenal, take about 10 minutes to press out / press in, done. The cost of those bars of soap add up after awhile........... :cheers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 My old minivan has a belt squeal. After determining the cause to be the idler pulley, I now simply touch the belt with a bar of soap and it quiets down. Maybe once a week I do that and it's way cheaper/easier than replacing the idler pulley. :thumbsup: Easier maybe, cheaper? Maybe not. The idler pulley bearings are less than $3.00/ea at Fastenal, take about 10 minutes to press out / press in, done. The cost of those bars of soap add up after awhile........... :cheers: and you're going to need a dedicated bar of soap for that because momma aint gonna be happy when she gets in the shower and her soap has 6 black grooves cut in it :fool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Don't worry guys. :D The bar of soap was free (from Disney World no less) and the bar is dedicated to the van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 And if Mama ain't happy, well, you know...........:brows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I had a nasty belt squeal for awhile and thought it was the idler pulley, but after I had a mechanic friend look at it with me, we tightened the belt up a little and I haven't had a squeak since. I was told on here, IIRC, that if you can twist your belt more than a 1/2 turn it's too loose. Of course it depends on how hard you have to twist it, but a rule of thumb measurement I guess. I thought mine had plenty of tension on it, but obviously it did not. I say give that a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy208 Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 just needs a new belt going with a gator belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 just needs a new belt going with a gator belt Always liked them belts. Good plan, and cheap insurance if thats not the cause. Rob L. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 :agree: Goodyear gatorback belt. Been using them for years. Too bad their tires are max suckage though.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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