Could cause the belt to slip and the engine to overheat.
To tighten a loose drive belt, find the pully that is connected to the belt. Tighten the pully and then hold the belt in place using the adjuster belt. Check out the related video to see an example of how this is done.
I replaced an alternator on a 2002 Nissan Altima but the drive belt is now too loose even with it having an automatic belt tensioner
The belt is loose and needs adjusting, or it is worn out and needs replacing.
bad belt, bad tesionure pulley, wrong belt, stretched belt
Adjusted too loose, belt is glazed over and worn out, replace it.
Check for a worn or loose drive belt.
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If the drive belt is squealing, then one of two things is wrong. Either the belt is loose or it is worn out. Adjust the belt tension or replace the belt.
If the belt is too loose or not there then yes - the water pump runs off the serpentine belt. If the belt is too loose or not there then yes - the water pump runs off the serpentine belt.
What do you mean by drive belt. If your talking about the serpentine belt, it should have an auto tensioner. Same goes for the timing belt. There is no adjustment. If the belt is loose then it needs to be replaced. ed724
Normally this is the drive belt. Inspect the drive belt, and replace if worn. A loose belt may also cause this noise.
The belt will squeak until the coolant wears off.