Sqeaky belt issue

[twenty2]

I'm not a mechanic or anything, but my 2003 H2 is having a sqeaky sound? It sounds to be a belt??? And, is that something that can be fixed with belt spray or does it have to be replaced totally?

[twenty2]

well, ever since I changed the belt.. there's been no mice squeeling anymore. I just checked the ac to make sure everything worked, and it did with no mice. But, good thing to keep in mind... thanks.

[ree]

Are there any quality differences in belts, i.e. should I just use whatever my local shop has, or do I want to look for particular brands?

[ree]

BUMP

[dochummer]

I just went to napa and told them what vehicle I had. They gave me their "napa brand" belt...Haven't had any problems since....

[ree]

Originally Posted by dochummer

I just went to napa and told them what vehicle I had. They gave me their "napa brand" belt...Haven't had any problems since....

I just replaced mine with the "napa brand" belts and they work fine, but damn they're noisier than the stock ones. They don't squeak but the overall noise level is higher. Just an observation.

[Mr. I - Man]

Originally Posted by ree

Are there any quality differences in belts, i.e. should I just use whatever my local shop has, or do I want to look for particular brands?

I think Injen makes a high performance low drag kevlar/carbon fiber serpentine belt that adds about 15 hp.

[ree]

Originally Posted by Mr. I - Man

serpentine belt that adds about 15 hp.

Let's not get silly now.

[KenP]

Glad to hear it worked.

[twenty2]

okay.. it turns out it wasn't the serpintine belt. It was the one under it that was making all of the noise. The a/c belt. I ended up changing both belts, and no more squeakes. The a/c belt had a bunch of cracks on it. Thanks for everyones help!!! you guys ROCK!!

[Racer-X]

try this be VERY carefull!!! start motor and use a wire brush to clean the belt inside and out, inspect for cracks and replace if any.

Now heres the thing - I had a belt noise that I couldn't get rid of. It ended up being not a belt noise at all. some loose engine cover that squeeked and sound just like a belt. can;t tell you where it is because dealership fixed it.

[twenty2]

ooohh boy.. now what? confused now...

[twenty2]

if I change the belt.. and you say it's pretty easy, when I loosen up the pulleys and such to get the belt loose, does the nut on the pulley need to bet tighten with a torque wrench at all? Or, just tighten it as hard as you can???

[partsguy]

Blown super charger.

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by twenty2:
thanks for all of your help guys. I'm going to do this right now... I'll let you know how it goes... Good luck to me! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>It's been a couple of hours. How did it go?

[twenty2]

thanks for all of your help guys. I'm going to do this right now... I'll let you know how it goes... Good luck to me!

[KenP]

What Dewi said is correct. Just be sure to follow the diagram for putting the belt back on.

[MONSTERMATT]

i heard belt dressing could make it worse

[Dewi2005]

There is a 'tension' pulley that keeps the belt tight. You do not need to unbolt anything.. just use a 3/8" socket wrench and insert into the square hole on the belt tensioner and swing away from the belt...this will have tension on it and you must be careful to not allow this to swing out of your hand.

Remove the existing belt while tension is off the belt and then install the new belt... allow the tension to go back against the new belt.

This proceedure is easier if you have help holding the tension off the belt.

Keep your old belt somewhere in your vehicle for a spare in the event you ever break the new belt.

hope this helps

[dochummer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by twenty2:
okay.. it turns out it wasn't the serpintine belt. It was the one under it that was making all of the noise. The a/c belt. I ended up changing both belts, and no more squeakes. The a/c belt had a bunch of cracks on it. Thanks for everyones help!!! you guys ROCK!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Just a heads-up, my a/c compressor went out at the end of last year. Squealed like crazy when I stepped on the gas. Drove it straight to the dealer and let them hear it. It sounded like the belt, but they replaced the whole compressor.