belt noise idlers and tensioners

[swalt]

No. Its about a 2 minute job.

[BlazerLT]

nothing has to be removed to replace the belt.

You just put a rachet on the tensioner pulley. Put the rachet on the actual pully and spring it back so you can remove the belt.

Then pull it back when you install the new one.

[chcknugget]

Originally Posted by molehole

I had a bad AC compressor in my 96 Blazer that started to make chirping noises and all the R134 leaked out making the belt chirp too. Once I replaced the compressor, I put on a new belt and it purrs like a kitten. Something may be off line or wobbling around causing the belt to go bad. Like BlazerLT said, take a good look while it is running and you may find your problem.
Good Luck

My compressor went bad on the pully side and has a leak too. The dealer put dye in the refridgerant to see where the leak was and it's all over the backside of the pully. How was replacing the compressor? I have a Haynes, but the part itself seems soo expensive I don't know if I should just ride with the windows down.

[gserve]

I put a new belt on this morning and no sqeak. Will see what tomorrow morning brings. Thanks to all who replied.