Subject	Which accessory belt has the most load tension on it?
Posted by	Gordo 93TT Daytona on September 06, 2009 at 9:51 PM
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Message	The three (3) accessory drive belts, AC, Alt, and PS, were replaced two months ago. Each was tightened using the FSM method of measuring belt deflection under a measured tension pressure between two specified pulleys/tensioners. Recently on cold start up one belt began to squeal. Each has been re-checked, but they all appear to be tighten to spec. Notwithstanding the recheck, one needs to be further tightened. My logic would be to first tighten the belt turning the most accessory load, e.g., the one with the most stress on it. Based on the accessory load of each belt, which one should I tighten first? Or am I missing a simple diagnostic here? _________________________________________________
Follow Ups	Which accessory belt has the most load tension on it? - Gordo 93TT Daytona 21:51:14 09/06/09 I have the same issue. It also squeels if I quickly rev up - ZEVAN (Ca) 22:20:37 09/06/09 Try a can of that belt dressing spray - BobbyT 23:18:10 09/06/09 Cool...I'll try that. Thanks. (n/m) - ZEVAN (Ca) 00:37:22 09/07/09 nooooooooooo (n/m) - Spddracer 07:28:52 09/07/09 ? (n/m) - ZEVAN (Ca) 10:21:41 09/07/09 Don't - Spddracer 10:42:51 09/07/09 I thought that was a way of finding the problem. - ZEVAN (Ca) 15:16:18 09/07/09 I would say the alternator... (n/m) - twinturbineZ 22:34:33 09/06/09 My money is on the power steering belt. I had the same - zellamay 00:38:38 09/07/09 Alt - Spddracer 07:30:11 09/07/09 I would say static tension load on all three belts is - canyoncarver 07:39:06 09/07/09
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