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02legacygt
11-15-2010, 07:55 AM
So I changed my main belt yesterday, I have a 02 2.5, and now it is squeeking whenever I start the engine and whenever I make sharp turns.

I tightened the belt to exactly where it was before it took it off. Did i do something wrong?
Reason
11-15-2010, 08:39 AM
Well if you tighten your NEW belts to where your OLD worn belts where then that's where the issue is, probably too tight.
httrdd
11-15-2010, 08:40 AM
You dont really have to put alot of tension on these belts to get them not to squeek. Was there any grease or anything on the pulleys before you installed?
02legacygt
11-15-2010, 08:55 AM
yeah there was no grease or anything like that. I thought mabye i had done something wrong. Im gonna try to loosen the adjustment arm a little and see if that helps at all.

What about that spray auto parts stores sell for the belts? makes them squeek no more?
Reason
11-15-2010, 09:23 AM
Don't use it. That's for peole who are trying to sell cars that have sqeaky belts.
httrdd
11-15-2010, 09:23 AM
Sqeeking is friction and it tells you that something is wrong. The lubricant will stop the squeek, but will not stop the friction and will wear your belt down.
Reason
11-15-2010, 09:46 AM
Sqeeking is friction and it tells you that something is wrong. The lubricant will stop the squeek, but will not stop the friction and will wear your belt down.

Exactly, you want to correct the problem, not cover it up.
02legacygt
11-15-2010, 03:12 PM
:grin:

i will report back tonight!
d1giPhux
11-15-2010, 03:14 PM
yup.. too tight. They don't need to be hella tight, or else it WILL cause squealing.
02legacygt
11-15-2010, 09:07 PM
ok, so i loosened the tension bolt 3 threads, now its only doing in during low idle, and while turning

at least it stopped while it was just idleing!
Reason
11-16-2010, 06:20 AM
What kind of belt is it?
jey
11-16-2010, 08:38 AM
Check your power steering fluid. Low fluid could cause the pump to work excessively hard with increased resistance to the belt system.
02legacygt
11-16-2010, 12:47 PM
I have no idea what kinda belt it is. I went to advanced auto parts and said GIMME A BELT@!!!!

just like that. Seriously I dont know , it wasnt the generic kind they offer I went with the little more expensive one.

I will check the power steering fluid. thanks!
02legacygt
11-19-2010, 03:01 PM
turns out they where to loose. tightened them more and all set to go!