Alternator belt screaming at start-up..

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Mar 14, 2003 | 06:16 PM

MaxEffect414

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Alternator belt screaming at start-up..

Do i need alternator belt lube or do i need to retighten???

Just had it changed about 2 weeks ago...

Trance.

Mar 14, 2003 | 06:29 PM

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Re: Alternator belt screaming at start-up..

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Do i need alternator belt lube or do i need to retighten???

Just had it changed about 2 weeks ago...

Trance.

Probably you just need to tighten the belt. With a new belt you should not need any belt lube.

Mar 14, 2003 | 07:36 PM

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Probably you just need to tighten the belt. With a new belt you should not need any belt lube.

I agree, the new belt just stretched a little.

Mar 14, 2003 | 08:55 PM

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no lube please.

and absolutely no WD-40!!! this stuff eats up rubber like crazy.

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