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Old 10-09-2008, 12:16 AM
jenny
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Default LOUD Squealing after belt changed

Hi, please, can someone help me?? I have a '90 Accord wagon.
After I got the accelerator belts changed I got this horrible squealing noise mostly when: I start the car, when it is colder and wetter out, when braking, and on turns.
Spraying belt lube seems to help a little, but doesn't last. I tried to get the tension adjusted. When tightened, it helped for about 2 hours (just enough time for me to leave the shop), and then it started again.
Is it serious and what could I do?
 
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Old 10-09-2008, 08:59 AM
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Your tensioner spring is probably shot. Look at it while the car is running and see if its jumping around.
 
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Old 10-09-2008, 09:27 AM
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Default RE: LOUD Squealing after belt changed

Tensioner spring? I don't think it's the timing belt. More like A/C, alternator and power steering belts... Tension should be adjusted to be tighter. Future note, belt squeal stop is really only a temporary fix and will shorten the belts life (it's eats away at the rubber)


 
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