Squeaky belt
Submitted: Monday, Apr 21, 2003 at 15:36
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Andrew
G'day, I've got a high pitched squeal coming from one of my belts in my diesel gq, only on shut down. I only noticed it when i was waiting for my turbo timer to time out whilst standing beside the engine. Once the engine restarts its gone. The belts are all tight and look in good condition, and its only really started since i got back from fraser island. Any suggestions? Andrew
Reply By: Shane - Monday, Apr 21, 2003 at 17:32
Monday, Apr 21, 2003 at 17:32
Try a little WD 40, maybe you have washed your vehicle due to the salt?
That way your belts were probably really wet. If not your belts may be ready to replace.
Cheers.
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Reply By: Kev - (Cairns,QLD) - Monday, Apr 21, 2003 at 18:25
Monday, Apr 21, 2003 at 18:25
Is it an auto ?
Apparently if you rub soap on the belt it can reduce the squeel.
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Reply By: Andrew - Monday, Apr 21, 2003 at 18:35
Monday, Apr 21, 2003 at 18:35
Cheers guys, I had been told that before to use wd40, but was sceptical about lubing the belts. I'll give the wd40 a go then possibly soap if it doesnt go away. And no it isnt an auto. Andrew
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Follow Up By: Bob Y. - Monday, Apr 21, 2003 at 20:27
Monday, Apr 21, 2003 at 20:27
Andrew,
CRC "Belt Grip" in aerosol is good gear. With bit of care, you can spray on while engine is ticking over. Not OHS approved of course! Hooroo...
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Follow Up By: Bob Y. - Qld - Tuesday, Apr 22, 2003 at 10:39
Tuesday, Apr 22, 2003 at 10:39
Andrew,
The CRC product becomes "dry" once it's sprayed on. Is especially good for belts that are too loose, or in emergency when it would not be wise to fully tighten the belt, because it may break. I reckon its good gear, and no, I don't work for them. Hooroo...
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Follow Up By: Slug - Thursday, Apr 24, 2003 at 12:45
Thursday, Apr 24, 2003 at 12:45
Andrew
You could also try some chalk, dont use the WD because as others have said the belts are supposed to run dry and this will induce slippage.
Slug
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Reply By: Member - Royce- Monday, Apr 21, 2003 at 21:18
Monday, Apr 21, 2003 at 21:18
Probably a sign to change the belt if you have tensioned it correctly. Keep the old for emergencies. Royce www.funshow.com.au
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Reply By: Eric - Monday, Apr 21, 2003 at 23:05
Monday, Apr 21, 2003 at 23:05
Andrew.
Squealing belts are caused by grit particles getting embeded in the rubber on the sides of the belt, the grit is machining metal of the pulleys, the best way to fix it is to hold a wire brush agianst the side of the belt while it is running, being very carefull to hold the brush furmly. Do not spray the belts with anything as the rubber compound is designed to work dry,
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Follow Up By: Flash - Tuesday, Apr 22, 2003 at 11:26
Tuesday, Apr 22, 2003 at 11:26
VERY VERY carefull- good way to injure yourself very seriously indeed.
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Reply By: Alan H - Tuesday, Apr 22, 2003 at 11:48
Tuesday, Apr 22, 2003 at 11:48
Andrew, whatever you do don't try using the wire brush on moving belts.... you may never see to drive again!
Take them right off and scrub them with the brush, it's slower but a darn sight safer.
I do this with my Discovery and it cleans the belt for a couple of months so it can be done a few times before replacement is necessary.
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