consistantly squealy belt
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Lever 2000
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consistantly squealy belt
Hello all…I need help with my damn squealy drive belt. (87 mazda rx7) I have only 3 pulls being used... Alternator pulley which I thought was it and maybe had a bad bearing went to spin it and it freely spun. Not alternator... Next is water pump pulley which I replaced a little more than a month ago now. Spins freely as well. Last I have my main eccentric shaft pulley (whatever you wanna call it). That thing is a beast to spin so... No idea there. I have cleaned all the pulley's with a scotch brite rough pad to get rid of debris and maybe rough it it up so the belt doesn't slip. I even bought a new belt fyi, Gates brand. Yes also tried belt conditioner which did not work. So people please toss me some ideas. —
#2
CC of L-Squared Shots
Is it tight and taught? Also, you will want to make sure you have two belts looping around the water-pump as it can slip under load sometimes. Also replace the belt since they're cheap anyway.
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OP said he bought a new belt. You sure you have the tensioner adjusted properly for this? the alternator you loosen up and pull on till the belt is taught, then snug the nuts back up.
You said you have 3 pulleys in use, but said nothing about if you have AC, PS, secondary air pump. These are another 3 possible culprits to your squeely dilemma
You said you have 3 pulleys in use, but said nothing about if you have AC, PS, secondary air pump. These are another 3 possible culprits to your squeely dilemma
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#9
Lever 2000
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Ok I have no PS, and AC is there but I took the belt off awhile ago because AC does not even correctly work in my car.
Repalacing my water pump was necessary because it was leaking bad and almost had a fried engine a few times. So I replaced the whole thing.
So you think I should put the AC belt on just to give the pulley more grip and spin?
Also… I was informed by a buddy of mine that if the alternator pulley is shiny metal like in the bottom of the groove that this is a sign of ware and the belt will not seat properly causing it to slip no matter how tight I can get it.
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Thank you for responses by the way. I can't sleep unless it is fixed and I actually figure out the problem
Repalacing my water pump was necessary because it was leaking bad and almost had a fried engine a few times. So I replaced the whole thing.
So you think I should put the AC belt on just to give the pulley more grip and spin?
Also… I was informed by a buddy of mine that if the alternator pulley is shiny metal like in the bottom of the groove that this is a sign of ware and the belt will not seat properly causing it to slip no matter how tight I can get it.
THOUGHTS?
Thank you for responses by the way. I can't sleep unless it is fixed and I actually figure out the problem
#14
talking head
usually it is 11a 800 ( metric ) and should be halfway on the tensioner
the metric equiv yahoo belt is 10a 550
i will say it again.. you need this "yahoo" belt if you have removed the airpump. and especially if you retain a clutch fan
go there.. or do not pass go
the metric equiv yahoo belt is 10a 550
i will say it again.. you need this "yahoo" belt if you have removed the airpump. and especially if you retain a clutch fan
go there.. or do not pass go
#16
talking head
its the name pineapple gave to a particular size of belt that fits in the spare airpump valleys and goes just around the main pulley and the water pump without a tensioner
( goes on like a bike chain where you have to turn the engine over to make it stretch on )
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( goes on like a bike chain where you have to turn the engine over to make it stretch on )
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^lol, clokker is such a crackup.
There's inadequate belt contact with the water pump groove without the second belt. That's why people typically install a dual alternator pulley. The alternate option is rarely used, but if you're really cheap (like auzzies), follow bumpstart's suggestion and use a yoohoo belt. The key is finding the exactly right belt size. Another reason to use a yahoo belt is if you plan on eventually reinstalling your air pump (yeah right). Consider using the search function for more details.
There's inadequate belt contact with the water pump groove without the second belt. That's why people typically install a dual alternator pulley. The alternate option is rarely used, but if you're really cheap (like auzzies), follow bumpstart's suggestion and use a yoohoo belt. The key is finding the exactly right belt size. Another reason to use a yahoo belt is if you plan on eventually reinstalling your air pump (yeah right). Consider using the search function for more details.
#19
talking head
while it is cheaper to run the yoohoo type belt .. that is not the reason i choose to use it
in fact i have only just worn out an alternator that i placed on the car many years ago.. brand spanking new,, with twin pulleys
the outside pulley race is still a virgin
i use the yoohoo because .. it works
i pull down and rebuild all my engines and those of others.. 24 yrs and counting .
and i see the wear in the front stat bearings.. caused primarily by running a belt too tight
and usually these are the people who used the breaker bar to lever up the alt to get the belt super tight because a single belt .. or the inside belt on a double,, squeals
on the double.. you put on two new belts..
in a short time one stretches more than the other
and forever more you have one the slips and squeals until you change them out as a pair
of which you get a respite.. for a short time,, and the process repeats
i found that lesson 20+ years ago .. using the car as your daily driver soon puts a sense of perspective on the ongoing cost of the consumables
yes,, your shiny blue or red anodised alum twin pulley may look sexy
but it will eat belts, still squeal and step wear the alum pulley unevenly
if you drive the car once a week.. it may take a while to become apparent
but doing it daily brings home truths
in fact i have only just worn out an alternator that i placed on the car many years ago.. brand spanking new,, with twin pulleys
the outside pulley race is still a virgin
i use the yoohoo because .. it works
i pull down and rebuild all my engines and those of others.. 24 yrs and counting .
and i see the wear in the front stat bearings.. caused primarily by running a belt too tight
and usually these are the people who used the breaker bar to lever up the alt to get the belt super tight because a single belt .. or the inside belt on a double,, squeals
on the double.. you put on two new belts..
in a short time one stretches more than the other
and forever more you have one the slips and squeals until you change them out as a pair
of which you get a respite.. for a short time,, and the process repeats
i found that lesson 20+ years ago .. using the car as your daily driver soon puts a sense of perspective on the ongoing cost of the consumables
yes,, your shiny blue or red anodised alum twin pulley may look sexy
but it will eat belts, still squeal and step wear the alum pulley unevenly
if you drive the car once a week.. it may take a while to become apparent
but doing it daily brings home truths
#20
Lever 2000
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Well Since I cannot find the pulley replacement I guess I am just gonna buy an alternator. The alt pulley seems to be fairly dished and not gripping. I am gonna try this so here goes.
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Fair enough bumpstart, good to know your experience. There certainly can be cons related to the dual alternator belt - it's not a panacea. That said, I've been using a (non-sexy black) dual pulley successfully for 10 years and so have others I know. Not sure why your belts are stretching asymmetrically, when I replace belts in pairs from the same manufacturer I've not had load sharing problems.
Once upon a time, belts were sold in matched pairs to ensure equal lengths - no longer. Iit's uneconomical to stock paired bets for the practically nonexistent applications. Also major belt manufacturers control their manufacturing processes well enough that using any two belts with the same part number results in belts of practically identical length.
Besides, if belts are stretching haphazardly, the yahoo belt would be hit or miss too since there is no tensioner to compensate for the resulting variation. Basically, I agree that the yahoo belt can work although I've avoided it since I prefer the ability to set belt tension, rather than hoping the belt length produces the proper tension via luck.
And to the OP: you don't seem to be listening, a single belt around the water pump without an idler is doomed, new alternator or not.
Once upon a time, belts were sold in matched pairs to ensure equal lengths - no longer. Iit's uneconomical to stock paired bets for the practically nonexistent applications. Also major belt manufacturers control their manufacturing processes well enough that using any two belts with the same part number results in belts of practically identical length.
Besides, if belts are stretching haphazardly, the yahoo belt would be hit or miss too since there is no tensioner to compensate for the resulting variation. Basically, I agree that the yahoo belt can work although I've avoided it since I prefer the ability to set belt tension, rather than hoping the belt length produces the proper tension via luck.
And to the OP: you don't seem to be listening, a single belt around the water pump without an idler is doomed, new alternator or not.
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You can relocate the alternator to provide better water pump pulley coverage.
If you're creative, it might go where the air pump used to be (removal of which is what caused this problem to begin with) or, if you don't have PS or AC, there are kits which move it over to the driver side of the block.
If you're creative, it might go where the air pump used to be (removal of which is what caused this problem to begin with) or, if you don't have PS or AC, there are kits which move it over to the driver side of the block.
#23
Lever 2000
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Ok I got the Tahoo or yoo-hoo belt today. Gonna put it on tomorrow and see how that goes. Along with the AC belt back on to help spin it. I think this should help things. Thanks guys
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