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12-02-2005 | 04:28 PM

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rynniki

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what can cause a belt to squeal in the rain also in the cold??????

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12-03-2005 | 06:54 PM

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Jacko

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rynniki wrote:
> what can cause a belt to squeal in the rain also in the cold??????
>
Not tight? Belt needs to be replaced?
Bearings shot? Alternator running heavy load > Tighten/Replace belt.
Power steering bearing seizing?

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12-03-2005 | 08:10 PM

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rynniki

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i dont have power steering, brand new belt. it doesnt squeal all the time
just when you first start the car

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12-03-2005 | 08:40 PM

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Eric

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rynniki wrote:
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> i dont have power steering, brand new belt. it doesnt squeal all the time
> just when you first start the car

Then it's probably loose and needs to be tightened.

Eric

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12-05-2005 | 10:41 AM

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Ricky Spartacus

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"Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote in message news:43924900.C2E8A159@spam.now...
> rynniki wrote:

> > i dont have power steering, brand new belt. it doesnt squeal all the time
> > just when you first start the car

> Then it's probably loose and needs to be tightened.

Easier way out. Belt dressing.

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