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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Belt Squeel #1068595 01/31/14 04:01 PM Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 72 NC K KWitcher OP Getting the Wheeling Fever I have a belt squeal when it is cold and idling. I replaced all the belts so I assume it must be a sticking Tensioner Pulley. Is this possible? I also noticed the lights dim when it squeals. If it is a pulley, can you get these outside of a dealer? Any ideas would be appreciated? 95 Montero SR Re: Belt Squeel [Re: KWitcher] #1068596 01/31/14 04:50 PM Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 628 Castle Rock WA, US geocrasher Rock Warrior Lights dimming indicates that your alternator pulley is responsible. Clean up that pulley with some sandpaper, get it rouged up really good. See if the problem goes away. If it does not, then the crank pulley. One of them is slipping. 1987 Raider, 346K miles and going strong -31" tires, otherwise stock. http://tidbitsfortechs.com/ http://actionpcs.com <-- $39 remote PC repair, guaranteed. How to include pictures in threads on 4x4wire (Youtube video) Re: Belt Squeel [Re: geocrasher] #1068597 01/31/14 04:55 PM Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 72 NC K KWitcher OP Getting the Wheeling Fever But why would that cause it to squeal. The alternator is only a few months old. I was thinking that tensioner was sticking causing the belt to spin slower. Is that possible? 95 Montero SR Re: Belt Squeel [Re: KWitcher] #1068598 01/31/14 05:10 PM Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 120 Western MD WigWiggy Wheeler If the alternator and its belt are pretty new, the belt most likely just needs tightened up a smidge. Common for the belt to stretch and need retightened a few weeks after installation. It's worse when it's cold - rubber not as grippy and there's a high load on the alternator as it's running full blast trying to charge up the battery after cold start. I wouldn't blame the tensioner pulley just yet. 98 Montero, 184k. Moderated by  4x4Wire, Macka, Mudraider, off-roader, PHIL_, rxinhed  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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