180ls1

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my belt on my car is squeeky, what is a good conditioner/anti-squeek product to use? I tried one and i forget the name but it made it worse . Thanks guys.

SStriker

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Replacing it would fix that problem...

Joshu

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A good belt will run you about thirty dollars. I think it's a Goodyear Gatorback. The belts are extremely easy to replace on our cars. Do a search for "Replace Serpentine Belt". Haha not trying to sound like a dick just trying to help.

RPM WS6

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Yep, forget belt dressings, just replace the belts. If they're making noise, or show any cracks, then it's time for new ones anyway.

180ls1

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ok thanks guys, so the gatorback is a good one?

SStriker

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Gatorback or Gates should be good...

lj04

what is the model number?

any place to order online?

bballr4567

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While youve got the belt off you might as well do this.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...r-pulleys.html

fccs

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Where do they get $80 from?? A fricken idler pulley cost like $8...

bballr4567

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All 4 of them add up. Also Im not the OP in that thread so I didnt make the title.

180ls1

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Cool deal my ac does get unusually noisy when i turn it on even louder then the belt. Well now i know what to take care of. Once again thanks.

shoemike

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Replace the belt because it squeaks?
I had to use dressing on a brand new Goodyear Gatorback because it squeaked.

scritch

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yea, we have all probably had the same problem, just replace it, easiest fix

bballr4567

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If its a new belt and it still squeaks then you have a pulley problem somewhere. Its either not on one all the way or one of the pulleys is slighty out of alignment.

fccs

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idk why this thread keeps getting resurrected, we know what the problem is, its no big deal and its a cheap easy fix.

bballr4567

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Then unsubscribe to it. Someone else asked a related question and got information.

*98TransAm*

im kind of with this guy, how do you know that its the belt thats squeaking? I would start the engine and spray some kind of lubricant wd-40 etc... on all the pulleys and when the squeak stops its that pulley that is bad.

Pitbull329

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Had a squeak/chirp that would be noticeable during idle. Not very loud, but it was like a ticking sound almost. I used the wd40 method... jebus... got some on the belt and it squeaked badly shortly after. It was embarrassing pulling up to pump gas or stop somewhere. It would squeak when idle - ac compressor came on - dead stop in drive or reverse. When driving around, the squeak wasn't heard. So, I replaced the accessory belt(it was really bad, cracked all around) with a Gatorback belt. Turned on the car, still did it. Took off the pulleys and repacked them. The one that takes the T-50, came off easily with the help of a small pipe. Put them all back and went to buy a Gatorback AC belt. Since the AC belt was already in terrible shape, figured that was the issue for the squeaks.

I put everything in place, turned on the car and listened for any sounds. NOTHING. Revved a few times, turned on the AC, put it in drive and reverse to see if any load made it squeak. Problem gone.

Was it the pulleys? or AC belt? Dont know, but doing those two fixed the issue.

The pulleys like others on here, were about empty on grease.

Although, now when going really slow to turn into a street. There's a very light hum as I turn. Possibly power steering not used to the new belt?

SSickLS1

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I think grease from your pullies is conditioning ur belt and predict a return of the noise - i have a thread all about this - when it does - get a fact GM belt (while u still can) and itll never happen again!

bballr4567

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Why would we want to get a GM belt when a gatorback is far better?

Also, the grease from the pulleys doesnt even come close to getting on the belt if you dont over pack the bearings.