Time For A New Belt?

[mike1booth]

i have a squeek at cold idle and a low squeel when i get on it... i think its the belt what do you think?

[Fireman31]

most likely the belt, but it could be caused by a components bearings going bad(i.e. water pump, alternator).......is it the original belt?

Edited September 18, 2008 by Fireman31 (see edit history)

[DGIEPSS]

you can try spraying a little silicone on it to see if the noise goes away

[montanass]

just change the belt.. its quick, easy and most often done only when there is a problem. IMO... i would change the belt every 45-50k miles just to prevent any mishaps

[mike1booth]

as far is i know its orig and the truck has 36k on it so ill change it and see what happins

[Badkarma]

Goodyear Gatorback belts are your friend

[Bad Bowtie]

Before you install that new Goodyear Gatorback belt, try turning each of your accessory pulleys by hand & listen for that noise.

[mike1booth]

yea ill play with it, hopefully its just the belt

[black00chev]

Could just be the idler pulley squeeking a little like when it first starts up... might just need to regrease that. New belt couldnt hurt though.

[Turbocoop]

Could just be the idler pulley squeeking a little like when it first starts up... might just need to regrease that. New belt couldnt hurt though.

 

exactly