squeaky belt

80v8Cutlass · May 21st, 2008, 10:57 AM

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.

joe_padavano · May 21st, 2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80v8Cutlass

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.

80v8Cutlass · May 21st, 2008, 11:17 AM

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.

Redog · May 21st, 2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by joe_padavano

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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80v8Cutlass · May 21st, 2008, 12:40 PM

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 = (.

80v8Cutlass · May 22nd, 2008, 01:50 AM

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.

Olds64 · May 22nd, 2008, 06:28 AM

If you suspect that your alternator isn't charging properly you can always have it checked at your local auto parts store for free.

80v8Cutlass · May 26th, 2008, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe_padavano

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.

IDAS 69 · May 26th, 2008, 07:41 PM

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!!!!

Jim's rare 80 · May 27th, 2008, 04:54 AM

Any pics of the 80 yet?

80v8Cutlass · May 27th, 2008, 12:51 PM

80v8Cutlass · May 27th, 2008, 12:55 PM

its mostly black now, im trying the rustolem thing....plan to get it pro painted but it will work for now.

May 21st, 2008, 10:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
80v8Cutlass Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17	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.

May 22nd, 2008, 06:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	If you suspect that your alternator isn't charging properly you can always have it checked at your local auto parts store for free. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

May 26th, 2008, 07:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
IDAS 69 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 178	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!!!! __________________ Idas 69, Hence, Ida Matthews the original owner. All components original and still there. 76,350 miles.

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May 21st, 2008, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
80v8Cutlass Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17	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.

May 21st, 2008, 12:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
80v8Cutlass Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17	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 = (.

May 22nd, 2008, 01:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
80v8Cutlass Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17	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.

May 27th, 2008, 12:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
80v8Cutlass Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17

May 27th, 2008, 12:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
80v8Cutlass Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 17	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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