Belt Squeal Issue?
#1
Belt Squeal Issue?
Not sure if this was the correct place to post, but I've been having some belt squeal issues when it's cold or wet outside, and I'm pretty sure it's the serpentine belt or belt tensioner. I want to replace these, but I'm not for sure which belt to purchase. I planned to purchase a gatorback as I've heard good things, but I get several different results when I look it up. Anyone know exactly which gatorback to buy for a serpentine?
It's a 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. I think it's the serpentine because the squeal increases with RPM, and turning on A/C, etc. doesn't affect it. Though it only does it when cold or humid outside, so I'm not sure what's up there.
It's a 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. I think it's the serpentine because the squeal increases with RPM, and turning on A/C, etc. doesn't affect it. Though it only does it when cold or humid outside, so I'm not sure what's up there.
#2
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These should be the proper part numbers for right length belts
Goodyear 4040410 Gatorback Poly V-Belt - A/C drive belt?
Goodyear 4060790 Gatorback Poly V-Belt - Serpentine belt
Amazon, local parts stores, summit, etc
Goodyear 4040410 Gatorback Poly V-Belt - A/C drive belt?
Goodyear 4060790 Gatorback Poly V-Belt - Serpentine belt
Amazon, local parts stores, summit, etc
#3
Cool thanks. I also should have asked, will any belt tensioner for the LS1 do? I saw some on eBay like the Dayco 89146, just wondered if it really mattered. First time replacing a pulley or belt.
#5
Alright. I had heard 90% of the time it was a pulley, not a belt when there was squealing, but the car has about 120k miles on it so I figure I'll replace the belt anyway either way. If the squealing doesn't stop after the new belt, I'll worry about the pulley. Thanks for the help.
#7
Check allignment marks on tensioner. If the tensioner is all the way or close to the end of travel, then get the gator belt/s. If they are not stretched yet according to the tensioner marks, you may be into a tensioner along with the belt/s.
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If all else fails rubbing a small amount of bar soap on the contact side of the belt, the kind you bathe with gets rid of squeals for a good period of time.