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05-28-2005, 11:24 PM | #1 | |
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accessory belt squeak/chirp
my accessory belt under the hood has started squeaking/chirping. it does not have any obvious cracks or uneven wear, and i'm not sure the last time it was replaced (i've had my 98 jimmy for about a year and havent replaced it myself). should i replace it or am i able to lubricate it to try and get it to stop squeaking? and if i CAN lubricate it, what is a safe product to do so with? thanks in advance, guys
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05-28-2005, 11:31 PM | #2 | |
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Re: accessory belt squeak/chirp
Get a Goodyear Gatorback replacement and the problem will be solved.
None of the belt dressings last very long. //2000CAYukon |
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05-28-2005, 11:33 PM | #3 | |
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Re: accessory belt squeak/chirp
Also make sure the tensioner is in good shape.
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05-29-2005, 02:22 AM | #4 | |
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thanks! can i get the gatorback replacement at any schucks/kragen/napa/auto parts store or do i have to go to a dealership?
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05-31-2005, 06:17 AM | #5 | |
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Re: accessory belt squeak/chirp
I had this same problem once on an F150. The problem was the belt tensioner. I hit the back of it with some lube and the chirp went away and stayed away.
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06-01-2005, 09:27 AM | #7 | |
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Re: accessory belt squeak/chirp
I would advise against the goodyear gator back belt, if you do a search here or on the blazer forums you will find many stories of how some people had those belts rip apart in less than a 1000 miles, I went to the dealer and for only 15 dollars more than a gator back i got an original belt and it has worked great for 10k , Good luck
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06-01-2005, 11:43 AM | #8 | |
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Re: accessory belt squeak/chirp
I prefer the Dayco belts from advance auto. I like their cross cut groove design, if something happens that causes the belt to leave the grooves of the pulleys...the Dayco's cross cut groove design lets the belt go back in place, belts with continuous grooves would be destroyed.
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06-01-2005, 01:06 PM | #9 | |
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Re: accessory belt squeak/chirp
Blazee, i am not trying to contradict you i just wanted to post the link to the thread i had started with regards to this issue, wolfox says that gates are also good belts http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=369082
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My opinion is based on the thought that it would give me better protection in case of a rare event. The Gates or OEM belts may indeed last longer, I really don't know for sure, but I know that I have used Dayco a lot and not had to replace any, except the ones I mentioned above and that was in a situation that wasn't caused by the belt. |
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Re: accessory belt squeak/chirp
my belt was chirpin alot so i replaced it still chirped
so later on i took it off cleend with some brake cleen and a wire brush replaced belt and gone runs exta quiet now |
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The reason i threw that out there is becasue i read these forums a lot and i noticed that a lot of people get really touchy sometimes, so to not start up any sh*t i just wanted to be safe, just trying to be careful not trying to tick anyone off, i have used these forums a lot and they been a great help so i dont want to make enemies here
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06-06-2005, 12:40 AM | #15 | |
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still squeaking!
alright, so i replaced the belt with a Drive-Rite 5060960DR from schucks. still squeaking!!!! maybe belt tensioner???
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