Need help please!
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kaptkrappy
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The belt tensioner is spring loaded which you probably know.
1. Did the spring break?
2. Did the tensioner bolts come loose and let it lose tension?
3. Did the pulley that is part of the tensioner that the belt rides on wear out (this is what happens most of the time)
If it's 1 or 2, a new tensioner is needed.
If it's 3, you can get just the pulley or the tensioner assembly at just about any auto parts store.
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1. Did the spring break?
2. Did the tensioner bolts come loose and let it lose tension?
3. Did the pulley that is part of the tensioner that the belt rides on wear out (this is what happens most of the time)
If it's 1 or 2, a new tensioner is needed.
If it's 3, you can get just the pulley or the tensioner assembly at just about any auto parts store.
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firecrew1
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gtony12
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Brankz
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I have this problem weeks ago but now, I can feel differences when I drive and at low speed 2.5 rpm I can hear a belt noise. U know like a bad ac belt, but is not that noise is just a lil.
And frank I still don't get why I have to check the muffler? I was with topless and all night and morning was doggy that's y I got the condensation.
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And frank I still don't get why I have to check the muffler? I was with topless and all night and morning was doggy that's y I got the condensation.
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I will help you if you can get pics of what you see moving the way you think its not supposed to move....
Brankz
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Ok, yes you can move that pulley by hand, but it should be a little hard to move; I would say, if its easy to move, its probably a bad tensioner
Start your engine with the A/C on; as the a/c compressor cycles on and off, watch for this to jump, a little jump is ok, a big jump with a constant flutter is bad.
If your squealing coincides with the a/c cycling, I would definitely say the tensioner is weak. (disclaimer) it can also be the ac comp. but with what you have said, I don't think so.
I would also take the belt off and spin the pulley with your finger, if it sounds like an old roller skate wheel; that is bad; should be smooth and relatively silent.
You can pick up a belt tensioner for relatively cheap. Not to hard to replace either
Start your engine with the A/C on; as the a/c compressor cycles on and off, watch for this to jump, a little jump is ok, a big jump with a constant flutter is bad.
If your squealing coincides with the a/c cycling, I would definitely say the tensioner is weak. (disclaimer) it can also be the ac comp. but with what you have said, I don't think so.
I would also take the belt off and spin the pulley with your finger, if it sounds like an old roller skate wheel; that is bad; should be smooth and relatively silent.
You can pick up a belt tensioner for relatively cheap. Not to hard to replace either
Brankz
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Good; did you do the other checks yet?
Brankz
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Yea but I think is fine, because I do have tension on the belt.
Now is dark tomorrow I will try to fixed.
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Take a look at your belt, is the flat side really shiny? Is it showing cracks on either side? When was the last time it was changed? You might want to start with that... or a little belt dressing may help quiet things down as well... just my 2 cents. Good luck!
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