mwpayne

Guys my 89 vert has a squeal from the alternator at high RPMs. Had alternator tested, it痴 fine. Tried several types of belts . Cures it for a while, then comes back. I知 afraid I知 tightening the belt too much.
suggestions?

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

Maybe too loose. How much deflection in the belt?

Pete_89T2

iTrader: (4)

Check the belt tension/deflection per the FSM procedure, belts that are too tight or too loose will squeal.

Another point is if you removed your air pump, and are only running a single belt on the alternator/water pump, you really need to get a dual belt alternator pulley. With the air pump removed, there's not enough belt contact on the WP to give enough traction to reliably run both loads with the FSM specified belt tension.

mwpayne

I値l check the FSM, air pump still on.

NCross

iTrader: (18)

Check the fan clutch tension and the water pump weep hole for leaks.