change the belt three weeks ago but when the car is cold or ac is just turned on the belt squeals horribly help, also any instruction on installation of window wiper motor and automatic window motor
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you need some belt dressing.
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Maybe you replaced the wrong belt?
If not try putting some type of spray for the belt on it.
Also you might need to tighten it.
If you didn't get it tight enough when you replaced it it will still make that annoying sound.
Thats all I can think of checking right now if I remember anything else or find anything else I'll update you.Comment
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I would try candle wax its cheap and you will most likely have i laying around the house i have done this multiple times just dont over do it on the waxComment
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Tighten the belt. I did the same thing last weekend, but squeeled when you first start the car up, if I turned off the A/C it would stop. So I tightened the A/C - ALT belt and all is fine now. Belt dressing won't work.
Tighten the belt.
steve
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It's not a serpentine belt, it's either an alternator belt or it's a power steering belt. If you have A/C then the alternator belt runs that, too.
So, if it's making noise when the engine is cold or when you start the A/C, tighten the belt. Check the belt tension by pressing against the belt (ENGINE OFF!!!) at it's longest span. The belt should be firm, deflecting no more than the specs UP and DOWN (actual specs from a HAYNES manual is :Alt belt with A/C --NEW BELT 3/8 to 1/2 inch. P/S belt is the same spec.)
FYI--I had a terrible, hard to diagnose squeal from my belts last fall. I tried everything, belt dressing, readjustment, new belts, but it still squealed. Just in case your's is hard to silence, check the CRANK PULLEY. It's actually two pieces of metal held together with a RUBBER DAMPER which dampens vibration. My pulley had the rubber part dry out and fail and it would have come apart had it not been for the P/S belt in place preventing the Alt belt and outer portion of the pulley from coming right off. When I swapped the engine out last month, it was quite apparent the damage the dead pulley caused to the timing belt cover which is what it was rubbing against--and not very quietly!!Last edited by hondajeff; 07-01-2009, 03:50 PM.YEP. I AM Canadian.
1990 Accord EX 220,000 KM. Essentially stock with 15" alloys and chin spoiler added. K&N filter and Bosch plugs. ICE COLD A/C which I love!
1992 white EX 4 dr, 5 spd. (602,000 Kms and I JUST RETIRED IT. SO SAD!) DEC 9TH, 2005 - MAY 31, 2012. I added 229,000 kms to it. Great car!Comment
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If it wasn't squealing before but it's squealing now, it's most likely because it's slipping on the pulley because it's too loose. the alt belt is slightly too loose.
I'd skip the belt dressing and tighten it a tiny bit more and see if the squeal goes away or gets better.Comment
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belt dressing, hmmmm sounds jummyOriginally posted by civic_90_08 View Post
either way, belt dressing is the same as, a/c stop leak, head gasket sealant, radiator repair, "engine honey" (thicker than asphalt) and all those billy mays advertised products.
they're made so people without knowledge buy them.
belt dressing, is a thick goeey substance that when applied make the belt stick.
radiator stop leak, is just powder that when wet creates a nasty substance too, thats too thick to pass throughout the radiator.
engine honey, is just 50w motor oil, trust me ur motor will never leak with this product.
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