0
If a pulley is squealing can you fix it by using sandpaper to roughen the wheel or should you just get a new belt?
Wiki User
∙ 8y ago
As your belts are made of rubber, any kind of oil on it WILL deteriorate the rubber and eventually cause the belt to break. I do NOT recommend putting brake fluid on the pully. I would replace the belt as in the long run it usually ends up being cheaper than trying to fix the problem yourself. If the pulleys still squeal, then I would make a stop by a mechanic and have him check on the squealing pulley as there may be a more serious problem than you think. A friend of mine just ignored the squealing and kept driving the car, and a couple of weeks later the water pump shaft snapped and blew the water pump literally to pieces and sent rad fluid rushing out all over the road.... To make a long story short, he could have avoided the $450.00 repair bill if he had it checked out by a mechanic.
DO NOT POUR ANY OIL ON A BELT go to any auto store and buy a stick of belt dressing if that doesn't fix it, buy a new belt and for sure, do not take sand paper to it
I also agree don't even think about putting Brake fluid on it. I would check the tension on all the belts first before going out and buying a new belt. Over time the belts can loosen. They can easily be tightened . go to any parts store and buy a car manual. They have all the specs and give every detail on how to tighten and how much tension each belt should have. Also if you do use belt dressing it might stop the squealing for a little while , but once it dries up the squeal will return if in fact it is loose.
Wiki User
∙ 8y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How do you stop an air conditioner pulley clutch assembly from squealing on a 1996 jeep grand Cherokee with 5.2 l v8?
This is most likely your belt squealing and not the clutch itself. Try some belt dressing available as a spray on from all parts store. If this stops the squealing you have a varnished belt and probably should replace it soon.
How do you get rid belt squeal on a 1999 olds intrigue?
You should not be getting belt squeal because it is a serpentine belt, and not a v-belt. The squealing is most likely a bad bearing in one of the pulleys. Whatever you do, do NOT use belt dressing on a serpentine belt, as this can cause more problems. I suggest you remove the belt, and turn each pulley by hand and listen for the squealing. Some, you may not be able to turn though, such as the crank pulley. They should turn smoothly, with no noise, or intermittent resistance.
Why do your belts keep ripping and squealing even after being tightened would could the problem be?
The belts are not aligned correctly, or something is bent; pulley, bracket, look and see . The belt should look straight.
1997 Cadillac STS is squealing should you replace the belt or the idler pulley and how?
check to see if the belt is cracked or hard. hard or cracked belts are prone to sqealing. also you can use a stethescope or screwdriver(the cheap way) to listen to the pulley itself. carefull not to get caught in the belt while doing this.
Is car sandpaper different from wood sandpaper?
For pure sanding of bondo or metal, No. If you are preping to paint or sanding primer you should use Wet or Dry sandpaper and sand wet.
Squealing noise when ac is on 2004 Toyota Avalon?
Most likely a worn serpentine belt. Replacing the belt with a new one should correct the noise. If not the belt, it could be the idler pulley, which is not putting enough tension on the above belt, causing it to slip and thus squeal.
What is the path for the serpentine belt on the 01 Taurus?
should be a sticker on fan shroud Alternator, idler pulley, power steering, a/c, tensioner pulley, crankshaft pulley, water pump this is the order cant upload the picture but when placing the belt on if the pulley has the grooves in it the grooved side of the belt should face the pulley and if the pulley is smooth then the back of the belt faces the pulley
How do you tighten alternator belt so that it does not screech 2.5 Dodge Spirit?
Your pulley system that controls the motion of the belt and the tighness will either consist of 4 or five pulleys, with the Alt, being of course at the top. the very bottom pulley that likey can only be reached from under th car, should be your compressor pulley, the one in the middle, between the alt. and the compressor, should be your water pump with its pulley. Using the process of elimination, you can find out that there will be a pulley left, this is the belt tensioner pulley. It has a bolt in the center of it, it may be either 5/8 or 15 mm. This can be fitted with a wrench, or if you are lucky, a ratchet, and then turned as if you were loosening it, you will see the alt , pull up and it will be tightened this way, you may also want to apply some belt dressing. if this doesn't help , the belt may be squealing for another reason, such as the water pumb may be getting ready to go out or the compressor pulley may be getting loose.
Should sandpaper be used on headlights?
Using Sandpaper on HeadlightsNo you should never use sandpaper on your headlights. Using sandpaper to clean headlights is an archaic, low tech approach to a modern problem.Only someone who does not understand the difference between plastic objects and a plastic refractive lens would consider using something as aggressive as sandpaper on plastic headlights.Sandpaper strips away the surface of the lens along with the factory protective UV coating. You actually have to resurface your headlight when you use sandpaper. And no aftermarket kit or sealer can replace the UV layer to oem specs.Polish is a better solution than Sandpaper but it too can also remove part of the lens surface. A pure liquid Deoxidizer is the best solution for removing oxidation without damaging the lens surface.
How do you align the timing marks for a 2.2 liter Toyota engine?
Timing mark on the crankshaft pulley (mark should be at zero) must be aligned with the mark on the camshaft pulley (mark should be in the middle of the hole in the pulley).
How do you remove the idler pulley for a 3.8 liter?
Should only be one bolt in the middle of the pulley that releases it.
Where is the water pump on a 1996 ford probe se?
Should be the pulley just above the crankshaft pulley
