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it means you need a new belt...plain and simple....lots of people keep driving on their cars when a belt squeaks..and allit does is lead to other problems..... i am no expert, but i think it is the Drive belt that is squeaking
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoSeveral reasons come to mind. Misaligned pulleys .Knife edge , bent or damaged pulley. Incorrect belt tension. Belt contact with protruding part.
If it is a serpentine belt the idler pulley more than likely needs replacing. If it is a drive belt you are adjusting it too tightly.
The AC compressor (if equipped) could be locking up also.
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∙ 16y agoSomething is out of alignment. TAke it to a garage and find out what it is.
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How do you install a Serpentine belt on a 2001 Chrysler LHS?
Put the serpentine belt around the pulleys on your 2001 Chrysler LHS. Tighten the serpentine belt by pushing the tensioner pulley to the left. Tighten down the tensioner pulley and the serpentine belt will be tight.
Should serpentine belts be hot to the touch?
yes the serpentine belt will be hot after running engine
What is used to apply tension to engine belts on a 4.8 liter Chevrolet?
If it has a serpentine belt it should have an automatic belt tensioner If it doesn't have a serpentine belt then alternator should be the adjustment/pivot point
How do you change a serpentine belt on a 98 Dakota 4x4 with AC?
buy a belt, loosen the tensioner, replace belt
Where can you find a serpentine belt routing diagram for a 2000 Jetta?
VR6 drive belt pathway
Why does the serpentine belt keep breaking on a 99 Plymouth neon?
The belt tensioner is probably bad.
Why does the serpentine belt on a 1998 Plymouth voyager keep breaking?
The belt tensioner probably needs to be replaced - about $110 @ PepBoys. Check the alignment of all pulleys. If something isn't aligned properly the belt will keep breaking.
Why would a 1995 Sonoma serpentine belt squeal?
either the belt is worn to the point of breaking or its very loose
What causes a serpentine belt on a 2001 Malibu to keep breaking?
Most likely one of your pulleys/accessories has a bearing going out and seizes intermittently causing it to fly.
What can be causing your serpentine belt to keep snapping?
If it is a serpentine belt the idler pulley more than likely needs replacing. If it is a drive belt you are adjusting it too tightly.
Why would power steering fluid spew out after the serpentine belt breaking while the engine was running?
It's common for leaking power steering fluid gets on the serpentine belt - causing slippage and ultimately belt breakage.
Is an accessory belt a serpentine belt?
No, an accessory belt is not considered a serpentine belt. However, a serpentine belt is considered a specific type of accessory belt.
How do you tighten the serpentine belt on a 1997 jeep?
A serpentine belt has an idler pulley on is to keep it tight at all times. If your serpentine belt is loose, then something is worn out. Its possible the idler pulley is stuck in its bracket so it cannot move or the spring on it is worn out.
Why does serpentine belt on 2002 impala keep shredding?
belt tensioner is bad or one of your pulleys that the belt rides on is bad or out of alignment.
If serpentine breaks car stops running what could be the problem?
The belt breaking would be the problem. Investigate why it broke.
Is the serpentine belt the same as the drive belt?
The serpentine belt would be the same as the accessory drive belt.
What is a drive belt tensioner?
If your vehicle has a serpentine belt that is used to drive the accessories ( alternator , air conditioning compressor , power steering , etcetera ) the serpentine belt has a spring loaded tensioner that is supposed to keep the proper tension on the belt ( if it is working correctly )
