#1 How to Fix a Squeaky Belt (figure out where the squeak is coming from)
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Date: 2021-02-01
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Tom
Let me get this straight-if the squeak stops with a spray of water it could be an alignment problem? I thought all the components pretty much bolt on with low tolerances to keep the belt aligned. If the alignment is off, how do you go about checking and fixing it? My '98 Blazer (in and of itself a problem) started squeaking-really bad on cold starts. I replaced the tensioner pulley-no squeak at idle but now a constant one at higher rpm while driving. I've checked my pulleys-nothing is wobbly or loose and I cleaned and checked the belt which is good. I'm leaning towards a weak tension arm spring. Thoughts and opinions welcome.
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Let me get this straight-if the squeak stops with a spray of water it could be an alignment problem? I thought all the components pretty much bolt on with low tolerances to keep the belt aligned. If the alignment is off, how do you go about checking and fixing it? My '98 Blazer (in and of itself a problem) started squeaking-really bad on cold starts. I replaced the tensioner pulley-no squeak at idle but now a constant one at higher rpm while driving. I've checked my pulleys-nothing is wobbly or loose and I cleaned and checked the belt which is good. I'm leaning towards a weak tension arm spring. Thoughts and opinions welcome.
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FluffyScoobyRoo
chrisfix hey man great vid but I just recently replaced my belt because it was torn apart and started slipping. Ever since I replaced it with a new belt has been whining whenever I get on the gas. Otherwise its quiet. I cant figure it out. I tried getting new belts and went back to the dealership to get the oem one which was tighter than the ones from autozone and was quiet for a little bit but its back too squeaking under acceleration and Im out of room too tighten it. Any advice would be awesome
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chrisfix hey man great vid but I just recently replaced my belt because it was torn apart and started slipping. Ever since I replaced it with a new belt has been whining whenever I get on the gas. Otherwise its quiet. I cant figure it out. I tried getting new belts and went back to the dealership to get the oem one which was tighter than the ones from autozone and was quiet for a little bit but its back too squeaking under acceleration and Im out of room too tighten it. Any advice would be awesome
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Hannah
This helped me a lot to diagnose my belt issues, not just fixing one problem. And i can use this to diagnose other issues my car might have later. Thank you! My car has a tension issue i know now because it is squeaky in the morning and when sprayed but is ok later. Since it is cold out, there is heat condensation on the hood over the belt. Will be checking the belt to confirm my suspicions (replacing if necessary, re-tensioning, and testing again to see if this still happens. Thanks again!
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This helped me a lot to diagnose my belt issues, not just fixing one problem. And i can use this to diagnose other issues my car might have later. Thank you! My car has a tension issue i know now because it is squeaky in the morning and when sprayed but is ok later. Since it is cold out, there is heat condensation on the hood over the belt. Will be checking the belt to confirm my suspicions (replacing if necessary, re-tensioning, and testing again to see if this still happens. Thanks again!
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NorthmanEh
Good day to you ChrisFix. Been a viewer for years and just have a need to let you know that, here at least, Gatorback by Goodyear was bought out by a company called Continental. And they no longer make these belts. I'm crying too (metaphorically) because I was so looking forward to the quick fix. Anyway, you're videos are fantastic, easy to follow and quite informative. Keep it the great work.
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Good day to you ChrisFix. Been a viewer for years and just have a need to let you know that, here at least, Gatorback by Goodyear was bought out by a company called Continental. And they no longer make these belts. I'm crying too (metaphorically) because I was so looking forward to the quick fix. Anyway, you're videos are fantastic, easy to follow and quite informative. Keep it the great work.
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OrganicDepot
honda civic 2003 lx1. 7 IF ANYONE HAS an idea lol. so pretty much when i use my switch to put my window up or down even if its fully up or down it will cause a belt to squeel. now i have no idea if thats the alternator belt or what but its driving me crazy and i cant find the cause. it use to only be when i used my ac/heat but now its like when i put my windows up and shit. any idea?
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honda civic 2003 lx1. 7 IF ANYONE HAS an idea lol. so pretty much when i use my switch to put my window up or down even if its fully up or down it will cause a belt to squeel. now i have no idea if thats the alternator belt or what but its driving me crazy and i cant find the cause. it use to only be when i used my ac/heat but now its like when i put my windows up and shit. any idea?
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Michael
Hey Chris, I have a 99 nissan altima whose old ac belt snapped a few days ago. I replaced both belts but now when i turn on the ac only, the squealing noise shows up, and then goes away for like under a minute. If I leave the ac on for a while while driving, the noise comes back and leaves. Do you think you know what that means? Either way, thanks and really cool video!
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Hey Chris, I have a 99 nissan altima whose old ac belt snapped a few days ago. I replaced both belts but now when i turn on the ac only, the squealing noise shows up, and then goes away for like under a minute. If I leave the ac on for a while while driving, the noise comes back and leaves. Do you think you know what that means? Either way, thanks and really cool video!
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Robert
Hello Chris, I have a question please: i have a 2014 chevy silverado, and have a squeal that gets louder when i turn right for some reason, it will get quiet when i apply the brakes but I am not sure what it is. It sounds like a belt squealing but i am not sure. any idea what you or anybody else may think it is? Thanks for the help - Rob
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Hello Chris, I have a question please: i have a 2014 chevy silverado, and have a squeal that gets louder when i turn right for some reason, it will get quiet when i apply the brakes but I am not sure what it is. It sounds like a belt squealing but i am not sure. any idea what you or anybody else may think it is? Thanks for the help - Rob
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Alpha
I'm currently 16 working at my dad's workplace and i must say that these quality video's help me sooo much impressing my dad by doing it myself JUST because of your video's chris! I love them and i actually want to support you in anyway to motivate you to make more of them they help so many people Chris you have no idea. AWESOME!
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I'm currently 16 working at my dad's workplace and i must say that these quality video's help me sooo much impressing my dad by doing it myself JUST because of your video's chris! I love them and i actually want to support you in anyway to motivate you to make more of them they help so many people Chris you have no idea. AWESOME!
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NikkiCole
My car JUST got a new pulley a few months ago. The other day it was squealing when I accelerated only. took it in & the belt had been knocked loose. Fixed. Now it doesnt squeal, but it does SQUEAK when I accelerate. Ideas?
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My car JUST got a new pulley a few months ago. The other day it was squealing when I accelerated only. took it in & the belt had been knocked loose. Fixed. Now it doesnt squeal, but it does SQUEAK when I accelerate. Ideas?
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TheJamjamjimmy
mine chirps at higher rpm. goes away at idle. increases speed with rpm. and when spraying it with water (ribbed side) it goes away for a couple seconds then squeals for a couple seconds then back to chirping.
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mine chirps at higher rpm. goes away at idle. increases speed with rpm. and when spraying it with water (ribbed side) it goes away for a couple seconds then squeals for a couple seconds then back to chirping.
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