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02-23-2008, 07:23 AM
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serpentine belt squealing
About 2 months ago, I had my serpentine belt on my 99 Wrangler 4.0L replaced at the local Citgo. They informed me that the tensioner was not a self tensioner and that if it squealed, to bring it back and they would tighten the tensioner manually. I have been doing that myself for several months now and I still get that squealing sound in the cold mornings or when I have to run the A/C.
My question is, how much can I tighten the tensioner without messing up an alternator or the power steering? Do I keep tightening till the sound goes away or could it be the belt is not the correct belt? HELP! 
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#2
02-25-2008, 09:22 AM
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Re: serpentine belt squealing
A general rule I go by is you never want to have more than 1/2" flex on the belt from the longest stretch.
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97 Jeep Wrangler SE 2.5L Things I've repaired: Thermostat: Crankshaft Position Sensor: Radiator: Water Pump: Fan Clutch: Wires: Dist Rotor: Dist Cap: Plugs: Disc Rotor: Pads: Sway/Stabalizer bar links: Axle Shaft U-Joints : Transmission swap : Brake line : Shocks : Rear Pinion Seal : Transmission Mount
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