93 Shadow squeeking belt

[grumpy4440]

Hey all, I got a 93 Dodge Shadow converteble with a 2.5L automatic 3 speed. The problem is the serpentine belt squeeks and I can't get it to stop. I have replaced the belt, checked the alternator bearings, the water pump does not leak. I know it's this belt cause, I have taken it off and the squeek stops (and I replaced the other belts too.). Does anybody have any ideas on how to quiet it up. I am at my wits end. I have tried all that I know. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

chris

[Ryan066]

is it tight?
I do remember seeing a belt lubrication somewhere.. maybe that would help...but hopfully it wouldnt slip off.

[BleedDodge]

There must be a way you can tighten it. Is it a real serpentine that just has a tensioner or is it a vee belt where you can tighten it from the alternator or a/c pump or somewhere?

[grumpy4440]

Yeah it's tight. It does run around a tensioner, but like I said all is tight and running true (as far as I can tell).

[yogi_123rd]

Parts stores sell spray cans of "Belt Dressing". That's a substance that's a bit tacky and you spray it on the belt and the pulleys. Stops the belt from slipping.

[SikEnCide]

hadthe same problem thought was my alternator beraing turnes out to be the belt... i buaght a replacemtn a cheap one and it still squeeked.. finally i spent the money and baught a little bit more expensive belt and no more squeeking. ... also one again make sure you belt it tight. or not over tightened

[grumpy4440]

Thanks all for your responses. I fixed it, it was the rubber bushings in the upper mounting bracket. They were worn out and out of alignment. I replaced both of them and checked to make sure it was all in a straight line ( had to shim one of them ). All is good now. thanks again all.