I replaced the belts on the bosses (SWMBO) car and now they squeal like you wouldn't believe.
It's a '01 Toyota Vitz, 2NZ-FE motor, replaced power steer belt and belt that drives everything else.
Do i tighten or loosen to stop the squealing!
Yeah yeah i know lol.
TIA.
rob_man,
Oct 8, 7:17pm
Here's a clue, they need to be slipping to make that sound.
attitudedesignz,
Oct 8, 7:18pm
Bastard,,,lol.
robbo36,
Oct 8, 7:20pm
When correctly tensioned you should only be able to twist the belt 1/4 turn or 90 deg. If the belt still squeals, then while engine is running, rub engineers chalk against either side if the belt.
attitudedesignz,
Oct 8, 7:22pm
Always had trouble knowing how far to go, that's a handy hint, cheers.
rob_man,
Oct 8, 7:25pm
Is that Arnie or Peewee Herman!
johnf_456,
Oct 8, 7:38pm
As long as the pulleys are aligned then just tighten it. I assume it was fine before changing
robbo36,
Oct 8, 8:20pm
It's all in the fingers.- "i'll be back"
kazbanz,
Oct 9, 10:44am
AD--what was happening to make you want to change em!
thunderbolt,
Dec 19, 4:50pm
Multi rib belts need to be pretty tight. 4pk belts need about 50 kg tension when new. 1/4 twist measurements are massively inaccurate due to differences in span lengths and belt widths. Be aware that they dont need to slip for very long until the sidewalls of the "v"s are to worn to grip the pulleys anymore.
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