Miata Mailing List: September 1999, Message #384

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Javier,
The belts are probably too loose.  I did my timing belt
about 6 weeks ago, replaced all the other belts, too, and
still haven't found the magic tension at which the A/C belt
doesn't chirp a little every once in a while.  I tightened
the belt once since then, and it helped, but I still need
to tighten it a tad more.  Another member of the SunRiders
has the same thing going on.
Don't spray WD40 on your belts.

-Kevin

--- Javier Valenzuela <JavierV@heart.org> wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> I just had the timing belt and accesory belts replaced on
> my '94.  When I
> left work yesterday, upon starting the car I heard the
> most hideous
> squealing coming from the engine compartment.  It squeals
> for about 15 secs
> and then stops but will squeal sporadically with no
> definate pattern during
> the drive home.  Spraying a little WD40 on the belts
> actually made it squeal
> more.  Are the belts too tight, too loose or what?
> Thanks,
> Carlos and '94 Banano
> 
> 

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Kevin Morrison and Spider, '94R+
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