I have a sqeaking belt, most of the time only sqeaks in the rain. For Marine engines that is a sign of belt wear and it needs to be replaced....Shoudl I replace it or can I just use a type of belt dressing???

 

replace it my friend. or try tightening it.

 

Do you know the steps to replacing it, i have done it in the past on other cars, but there is a lot of **** in the way if you know what i mean...

 

It depends on what belt is making noise. Inspect the belts and make sure they don't have cracks or missing ribs. If they look good, just adjust them.

 

Small cracks in ribs are acceptable as per Haynes manual. They have pictures of such acceptable and non acceptable belts.

 

Well it shoulld be a certain amount for cracks within an inch.

 

Well it shoulld be a certain amount for cracks within for every inch.

 

Could over tightening produce a nasty burning smell? I just got new belts installed and its producing a horrible smell... HELP!!

 

I was always told to replace the belt when it shows signs of any cracking. Last thing you would want to happen is be stranded because of a snapped belt in the rain. Besides their only like $15 every 30k miles. Squealing just means that it's not tight enough

 

That is wise I guess. My belts are 100 000 km old, and still good. At this point I will inspect them every once or twice a year.

 

if thats what u think on a NA car....
try chaning something under my hood.