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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 06:06 AM
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Hi just fitted a new alternator belt its squeeling when engine running and driven any ideas on how to quite it down thanks
 
Old Sep 4, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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Whatever you do , Don't use "belt dressing" !!! The stuff gums up everything.
A new belt really shouldn't squeak or squeal, there may be an alignment problem with the various pulleys. Have had success with rubbing a cake of soap on the belt .
 
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