Posts Tagged: belt noise
Diagnose Serpentine Belt Noise Like a Pro
The Top Causes of Serpentine Belt Noise Quick summary Serpentine belt noise is always caused by one of three things: 1) A weak tensioner that’s not applying the correct tension, 2) Pulley misalignment, or 3) A worn belt that still looks good to the naked eye. The trick is knowing how to diagnose the entire belt-drive system rather than blindly replacing parts. In this guide, I’ll walk you through exactly how I track down belt noise in the shop and fix it correctly the first time. Article Serpentine Belt Noise: … Read More
Serpentine Belt squeals – Ford
Serpentine Belt squeals – Ford Serpentine Belt squeals on 1999 Ford Taurus with the 3.0L overhead valve engine, belt dressing doesn’t help. Belt dressing sprays a sticky layer of goop onto the belt and that stops the belt slip, but it’s only a temporary fix. It never corrects the underlying problem. Worse yet, the sticky spray picks up road grit and literally grinds up the pulleys, making the problem even worse. Start by replacing the belt. If it still slips, the problem can only be caused by a component that’s … Read More