belt squeal
otherwise it seems to be fine . . .
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belt squeal
Racer
Joined: May 2004
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From: Philadelphia
I do have an extra sqeak on cold mornings, but I have found it is not the belt.
Mine is the top idler pulley.
I have replaced the top idler pulley, but the noise has not gone away.
Only adding lubrication makes it stop and then only temporarily.
Mine is the top idler pulley.
I have replaced the top idler pulley, but the noise has not gone away.
Only adding lubrication makes it stop and then only temporarily.
I use to have the squeak, but then I changed my best to the Goodyear Gatorback belts that has grooves in the belt so that it'll bend easier (less noise). Never had a problem with belt squeaking since. But i do have some other squeak that I can't seem to locate.
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Mine squealed for a little while after I took apart my motor to change out the head gasket. I think I accidentally dripped a few drops of oil on the belt. It went away shortly though.
i was raining hard all of last week, and was hot and humid to boot. sure enough my 1 year old belt started squealing on startup and i had to use the belt dressing to make it stop 
Lead Lap
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 565
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From: California
It's about time for me to change my serpintine belt - Where do I get a Goodyear Gatorback belt? And do you have a part number too?
Also, do you just use the OEM timing belt or is there a better one? Let us all know! Thanks,
Scott
LOL.. the days I used to type in all caps. 
Anyway, I have a new drivebelt made by Continental Rubber Co. in my trunk if you are interested. I will take pics of it, and post in the classifieds this weekend.
Anyway, I have a new drivebelt made by Continental Rubber Co. in my trunk if you are interested. I will take pics of it, and post in the classifieds this weekend.
Lead Lap
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 565
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From: California
Thanks for the offer dashocker - but I think I want to go with the GY Gatorback this time. I just did a search and found it at Summitt Racing.