Belt Squealing.

[jredick]

I just bought an 02 Expo and the belt makes a short
squeal when I gun the motor to pass someone. Happens
right before I lay off the gas. anyone else have this problem
or heard of it?

Thanks

 

[BikeRider]

Look at the belt and see if it is worn. If it is, replace it, they are like $17 at AutoZone. If it's not worn, the tension may be too tight. You can lubricate it with belt dressing to make it stop squealing in the mean time though.

 

[Robert Paulson]

i had the same problem. i swapped it out (took 5 minutes max), and it's gone. it also squealed a little at startup.

 

[monsta]

Change the belt and leave the "dressing" for Thanksgiving!

 

[BikeRider]

Originally posted by monsta
Change the belt and leave the "dressing" for Thanksgiving!

....and the comedy to Chris Rock!

 

[jredick]

HAHAHAHA... monsta, good advice!

 

[jredick]

Scott, which belt is it? Fan, drive? I don't know crizzap about the
Expo!

 

[Robert Paulson]

it's a serpentine belt. it runs EVERYTHING off 1 belt. you need a socket and a breaker bar to un-tension the tensioner (i forgot the size). just put the socket on the tensioner, pull the bar, and slip the belt off. route the new belt as shown on the decal in your engine compartment, slipping it over the tensioner last. release the bar, and you're all done.