Belt squeaks. installed new belt. v6 no auto belt tensioner. idler pulley surface glazed with burnt/melted rubber. idler is bad and/or cause of squeal?
SOURCE: Loud squealing sound in my engine
Try removing the belt and turning each pulley by hand. If everything is smooth and free, with the belt still off, drive down the block once and see if the noise is there (this will eliminate all rotating accessories on the front). If you hear the noise, then there is a problem deeper inside. Oil pressure is good? Dont' forget when doing this, you will have no power steering, so be careful.
SOURCE: Loud squealing sound in my engine
hey
Its possibly the belt!!! did you change that to?
Damien
SOURCE: 1996 jeep grand cherokee limited v8
I might not have enough information but the squeal is most likely a worn bearing. Try to isolate it with a "mechanic's stethescope" to locate the source. A pin point shot of WD-40 at the whining bearing (NO NOT put it on good bearings should TEMPORARILY quiet it IF it is a bearing. DO NOT overspray, just at the center of the pulleys...the lubricant should get pulled into bearing to confirm that the pump (power steering would be my guess) needs replacing.
SOURCE: Jeep cherokee country tensioner pulley noise
May be a weak tensioner that needs replacing. Make sure you clean pulleys well with brake cleaner or similar as well. I have had one with similar problem, that Gator back belt was causing it. I'm not 100% convinced that a notched belt will get as good a grip as a complete rib all the way around the belt. Just doesn't add up to me. If you compare that to tire grip, then you'd be telling me that snow tires would work better on the Nascar circuit?
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Accessory Drive Belts
Fig. Accessory serpentine belt routing-3.5L engine
Fig. Accessory serpentine belt routing-3.5L engine
Fig. Accessory serpentine belt (A) routing-3.8L engine
Inspection
Inspect the drive belt for signs of glazing or cracking. A glazed belt will be perfectly smooth from slippage, while a good belt will have a slight texture of fabric visible. Cracks will usually start at the inner edge of the belt and run outward. All worn or damaged drive belts should be replaced immediately.
Removal & Installation
Fig. Accessory serpentine belt routing-3.5L engine
Fig. Accessory serpentine belt (A) routing-3.8L engine
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