1996 Ford Taurus, What makes a new belt squeel?
I have a 1996 Ford Taurus, My belt had broke once and I had to replace the Idler pulley and get a new belt. We I just put the new belt on and ever since then I hear a squeeling / screeching sound where the belt is. Also when ever I run the heat on high is when it makes that sound the most, also when I turn the steering wheel it also makes the noise.
I have no idea what or why it is making this sound, but if anyone can help me, I would really appreciate it.
Thank you.
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go back to idler re rack a few times should tighten up little saw one that was worn enough to rub against other pully stopped tension effect f .. if doesent work get small size belt,, and ck if treads are inside on belt
All the things you listed puts more load on the engine when in operation and the serpentine belt will move faster around the system. You don't have the correct tension on the best. That's why its squeeling.
FIRST CHECK THE TENSION ON THE BELT…… YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET A LITTLE PLAY ON THE BELT…. IF THAT IS NOT THE PROBLEM THEN GO DOWN TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE AND BUY A CAN OF BELT DRESSING…… I THINK ITS LIKE THREE DOLLARS…. AND THAT SHOULD DO IT……… GOOD LUCK………….
its not tight enough, go get the mechanic to make sure its tensioned properly.
its making that sound because the belt is slipping off the pullies. when you turn the steering wheel, it puts a load on the power steering pully, so the belt isn't tight enough to turn the pully so it slips and makes that sound. and when you put on the heater, it might be because your alternator is slipping. your alternator supplies electricity to your car. so the more accessories you got running, the more of a load on your alternator. the more load, the harder it is to turn the pully, so if your belt isn't tight, it will slip and make that sound your talking about.
just simply get it retensioned if you already got it replaced
belt needs to be re adjusted or the tension pulley assembly needs replacement gerry t
Did you have the belt and idler pulley replacement done at a dependable auto repair shop? If so, *THEY* should have made the proper adjustments for the proper tensing of the belt to make everything it was supposed to operate, do so, without any 'squealing' at all. Also, if it was a repair shop job, I think that you should take your vehicle back to them and *demand* resolution!
make sure all the pulleys are cleaned off,use some brake cleaner to make sure there are no pieces of the old belt on any of your pulleys,dont use that belt spray,it will only make it worse,the tensioner on your car isnt adjustable so i dunno what these ppl are talking about,on some cars yes but not yours,its adjusts itself when you put the belt on it,its possible it could be bad,so you may wanna check that out.