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My alternator belt is as tight as it can go and is still squealing, but it is a new belt recently. What can I do? I wonder if I was sold the wrong belt originally, so that it is slightly too big to tighten anymore. Any ideas? I have a carquest 7355 xl / 10A0900 Gates Belt

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Since your post just says 97 Nissan Pickup I cannot be specific. But, generally:

  • if the belt adjuster/tensioner is at the end of it's adjustment then you need a shorter belt.
  • Make sure there are no foreign materials on the pulleys or new belt
  • If it's an automatic belt tensioner it might have to be replaced

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The Gates belt is a good quality. The belt length is good - if you can snug it so that it has no more than a 1/2 inch play (movement) when tested on its longest open space. IMPORTANT: A new belt should not require more than 50% of the available adjustment span on the tensioner or belt tightener screw.

Squealing will occure if any of the following exist:
1. Belt is too long
2. Belt has oil or grease on it
3. Belt is wrong thickness (3/8s or 1/2 inch, etc.)

Tell us what you have found!!
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  • twoblackpupp Jan 07, 2011

    the tenshioner appears to have been incorrectly installed and has no effect beyond the normal levering of the altrrnator itsself

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