belt squeeeeel?

[Ragtopman]

My 91 4.0l yj makes a squeeling noise intermitently when giving the trottle. Sometimes it does it on start up, sometimes not, some times comming out of a light, sometimes not, sometimes shifting get the pitcure. I have tightened the belt but nothing. Could this be something else or should I just get a new belt?

~Art

 

[graewulf]

if you're sure its tight, it may be time to change it. to check for tightness of a serpentine belt, it should be able to twist about 1/4 turn

 

[jeepin916]

make sure its not too tight, you should be able to push down on the belt if its a serpentine, also you can use some of that belt dressing on it. also i would check the AC compressor clutch and make sure its not locking up and causing the squeal, that happens sometimes.

 

[Tug-n-pull]

When in dought change the belts. They do not cost that much and tyhe piece of mind is great knowing all hoses and belts are fresh. tug

 

[Craig]

Might also want to roughn up any pulleys that might look a little glazed over, that might help. I seemed to be going through about 3 belts per year, they would last about 4 months, then start squeeling. I didn't know at the time that there was another brand of belt that was close to half the price. I tried one of the cheaper belts and it's been in there over a year now with no problems.

 

[Ragtopman]

Thanks, for the info I going to just change the belt its not that old which is why I asked. No AC. So off to the store I go

 

[L33TJ33P]

remember to "stop the Motor First"