Drivebelt tension (followup)
 

I've been hearing a loud squeal coming from the engine compartment of my '95
GCL (usu. on engine startup), so I took some advice on here and got a Krikit
belt tension gauge from NAPA Auto Parts. I tried it on the drivebelt
today...60 lbs! Can you say "loose belt"?

Obviously, my estimation of a tight drivebelt was a bit off. I cranked up
the tension bolt and now the Krikit reads 150 lbs....well within spec range
for a used belt.

Best part is....the squeal went away.

Hurray for good tools!

Re: Drivebelt tension (followup)
 

"TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message ...

: I've been hearing a loud squeal coming from the engine compartment of my
'95
: GCL (usu. on engine startup)

Is your neighbours cat missing?

-Brian

Re: Drivebelt tension (followup)
 

"TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message ...

: I've been hearing a loud squeal coming from the engine compartment of my
'95
: GCL (usu. on engine startup)

Is your neighbours cat missing?

-Brian

Re: Drivebelt tension (followup)
 

"TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message ...

: I've been hearing a loud squeal coming from the engine compartment of my
'95
: GCL (usu. on engine startup)

Is your neighbours cat missing?

-Brian

Re: Drivebelt tension (followup)
 

"TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message ...

: I've been hearing a loud squeal coming from the engine compartment of my
'95
: GCL (usu. on engine startup)

Is your neighbours cat missing?

-Brian

Re: Drivebelt tension (followup)
 

Nope, but they're missing their other pet:
http://www.----------.com/missingsnake.jpg
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Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> Is your neighbours cat missing?
>
> -Brian

Re: Drivebelt tension (followup)
 

Nope, but they're missing their other pet:
http://www.----------.com/missingsnake.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> Is your neighbours cat missing?
>
> -Brian

Re: Drivebelt tension (followup)
 

Nope, but they're missing their other pet:
http://www.----------.com/missingsnake.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> Is your neighbours cat missing?
>
> -Brian

Re: Drivebelt tension (followup)
 

Nope, but they're missing their other pet:
http://www.----------.com/missingsnake.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Cherokee-LTD wrote:
>
> Is your neighbours cat missing?
>
> -Brian

Re: Drivebelt tension (followup)
 

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:40AEDE53.D1C31709@cox.net...
: Nope, but they're missing their other pet:

Those new serpent belts don't take the abuse the v-belts could. Try and fix
that with your wife's old pantyhose.
-Brian