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Old 05-21-2008, 09:57 AM   #1 (permalink)
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squeaky belt

I have a bad case of squeaky belt,I only have the alt belt and the main belt that also goes over the ps. At idle its really quiet cant hear a thing but the purrr of the motor. its only when i give it gas does this happen and sometime it will go away after driving for a few mins the rest of the time it squeaks all the time.

Now it a pully was bad wouldnt it squeak all the time, and not just under load? I cllok and every thing lines up the belts look to be in good shape.
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Old 05-21-2008, 10:14 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I have a bad case of squeaky belt,I only have the alt belt and the main belt that also goes over the ps. At idle its really quiet cant hear a thing but the purrr of the motor. its only when i give it gas does this happen and sometime it will go away after driving for a few mins the rest of the time it squeaks all the time.

Now it a pully was bad wouldnt it squeak all the time, and not just under load? I cllok and every thing lines up the belts look to be in good shape.
Be sure the belts aren't glazed, but I'll bet the PS belt needs to be tightened. Most people don't realize that the Olds PS pump has two bolts and a nut that need to be loosened to properly adjust the belt.
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Old 05-21-2008, 10:17 AM   #3 (permalink)
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well i got in the car started it keep the rpms up alil and turned the wheel side to side and it didnt effect the noise untill i turned the wheel all the way to one side then omg it got 5x as loud....i had to stop after this in fear of someone calling the cop to report a murder in an old cutlass.
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Be sure the belts aren't glazed, but I'll bet the PS belt needs to be tightened. Most people don't realize that the Olds PS pump has two bolts and a nut that need to be loosened to properly adjust the belt.
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:40 AM   #5 (permalink)
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thanks for your help guys, ill check that belt. i need topost some pics today i found a few hoses that come off the carb with screws stuck in them = (.
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Old 05-22-2008, 12:50 AM   #6 (permalink)
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could this be the alt belt? tonight i noticed my dash light real dim when i started the car and after getting on the highway it light up. well ill try taking that belt off and seeing if this cures it tomorrow.
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Old 05-22-2008, 05:28 AM   #7 (permalink)
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If you suspect that your alternator isn't charging properly you can always have it checked at your local auto parts store for free.
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Old 05-26-2008, 04:24 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Be sure the belts aren't glazed, but I'll bet the PS belt needs to be tightened. Most people don't realize that the Olds PS pump has two bolts and a nut that need to be loosened to properly adjust the belt.

Joe sir you are the man, it was infact the ps belt....thanks.
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Old 05-26-2008, 06:41 PM   #9 (permalink)
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JOE IS THE MAN. I'm idas 69. New here but from what all I have read. Joe is the man on Olds.. Thanks for all your help too!!!!
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its mostly black now, im trying the rustolem thing....plan to get it pro painted but it will work for now.
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