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Belt squeal/chirp
94 S320. When car is started first thing in the morning the belt squeals for about 1min., especially on rainy or damp days. Sometimes if I rev the engine a few quick bursts the squeal goes away. When driving along at 40-60 and quickly accelerating there is a quick chirp and also when quickly letting off the accelerator. When turning the engine off the belt again chirps. Any ideas other than replacing the belt, its 2yrs old.
Zibby |
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Zibby, the belt tensioner and/or damper (shock absorber) may need adjusting/replacing. Inspect the tensioner to verify the tension is adjusted properly ... pointer should be on the line at the thick end of the triangle. NOTE: Before turning the adjustment bolt loosen the center bolt of the tensioner 1/2 turn, otherwise you'll damage the tensioner. After adjusting the tensioner retighten the center bolt which may have a black plastic cover protecting it from road grime.
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Fred Hoelzle |
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Reving up the engine a few bursts when cold is just going to agravate the problem. I suggest allowing the engine to reach operating temp before reving up.
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Thanks..... later on today I'm going to pull the car into the garage and check out the belt tentioner and have a closer inspection of the belts condition.
Zibby |
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The belt tentioner is toast, replace it before you break the adjuster too.
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Steve Brotherton Continental Imports Gainesville FL Bosch Master, ASE Master, L1 33 years MB technician |
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