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Advice to all who develop a squeaky belt....
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<blockquote data-quote="Willie" data-source="post: 15540494" data-attributes="member: 14133"><p>My story.... Developed a squeak (you could call it chirping) that would go away as the engine warmed up. First thought it was belt squeal. At the recommendation of a vendor, I installed a Thump tensioner. It is significantly stronger than the stock unit. Result: Still squeaked.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]84002[/ATTACH] </p><p></p><p>Second attempt: Replaced #6 idler. Result: Still squeaked.</p><p>Third attempt: Replaced #2 idler. Result: Still squeaked.</p><p>Fourth attempt: Replaced #7 idler. Result: Still squeaked.</p><p></p><p>What the heck? All that's remaining is the blower itself and the A/C compressor! So I began to wonder if the blower bearing was the culprit. I removed the fill plug and no oil trickled out. I got my syringe out and ended up putting in 23 mL of oil...! Result: Took it for a drive and within 4 miles, the squealing stopped. I let it sit overnight and this morning, started it. NO MORE SQUEAL....</p><p></p><p>So if you develop a belt squeal, the simplest thing I recommend you do is check your blower fluid. I ended up spending over $800 and weeks of aggravation and embarassment, not knowing that a $6 bottle of supercharger oil, which I already had, would have solved my problem.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Willie, post: 15540494, member: 14133"] My story.... Developed a squeak (you could call it chirping) that would go away as the engine warmed up. First thought it was belt squeal. At the recommendation of a vendor, I installed a Thump tensioner. It is significantly stronger than the stock unit. Result: Still squeaked. [ATTACH=full]84002[/ATTACH] Second attempt: Replaced #6 idler. Result: Still squeaked. Third attempt: Replaced #2 idler. Result: Still squeaked. Fourth attempt: Replaced #7 idler. Result: Still squeaked. What the heck? All that's remaining is the blower itself and the A/C compressor! So I began to wonder if the blower bearing was the culprit. I removed the fill plug and no oil trickled out. I got my syringe out and ended up putting in 23 mL of oil...! Result: Took it for a drive and within 4 miles, the squealing stopped. I let it sit overnight and this morning, started it. NO MORE SQUEAL.... So if you develop a belt squeal, the simplest thing I recommend you do is check your blower fluid. I ended up spending over $800 and weeks of aggravation and embarassment, not knowing that a $6 bottle of supercharger oil, which I already had, would have solved my problem. [/QUOTE]
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