Squeeky Belt Tensioner? - SRT Forums

bsrt · 07-15-2008, 03:12 PM

I've read many posts about this and it seems all are different problems but i haven't found a solution. When i give my engine throttle it sounds like a squeeking noise is coming from the tensioner pulley so I sprayed some wd40 on the tensioner pulley bolt(the bolt thats holds the pulley wheel on) and the squeeking stops. I've replace both belts three times and the tensioner. Last time I had this problem I put a washer and some bearing grease in the tensioner race and it stopped for a couple of months. Sorry for the long post. Any input would help. Thanks.

rwcjon · 09-11-2008, 07:04 PM

I have a similar problem when i rev my engine i hear a squeaky noise. could it be the same as your problem? any input would be appreciated.

bsrt · 09-12-2008, 01:32 PM

If you spray silicon spray or wd-40 or tire shine on your pulley wheel bolt and it stops squeeking most likely you need to replace the pulley. I replaced mine and it fixed the problem. see which belt it is also. It may be the alternator belt and if so check the tension on the belt you may need to tighten the adjuster bolt. Some other problems I heard are that the belts are actually unaligned and if so my friend put a shim in his power steering pump and it fixed his problem. Start with the easiest first replace belt if problem comes back do what i said and spray a type of lubricant on the pulley wheel bolt.

quicky4JR. · 09-12-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bsrt

If you spray silicon spray or wd-40 or tire shine on your pulley wheel bolt and it stops squeeking most likely you need to replace the pulley. I replaced mine and it fixed the problem. see which belt it is also. It may be the alternator belt and if so check the tension on the belt you may need to tighten the adjuster bolt. Some other problems I heard are that the belts are actually unaligned and if so my friend put a shim in his power steering pump and it fixed his problem. Start with the easiest first replace belt if problem comes back do what i said and spray a type of lubricant on the pulley wheel bolt.

nice trick huh? wonder who told you that one lol

raul-01 · 09-12-2008, 01:45 PM

Mine makes the noise upon startup when its humid out or its raining out. Goes away after a couple miles of driving.

bsrt · 09-13-2008, 09:41 AM

Yea i found my problem was the pulley. Raul your problem sounds like a bad belt.