Serpertine Belt

[Taytum98]

whats up my rover buddys, had a question for you. Installed new serpentine belt on the rover. New belt fitted good. When i started up every morning now i hear a small whispering tone close to the belt and fan. Screws are on tight, and i don't see anything loose. When i drive off i can hear the noise while im driving for about 20min. Stop at a light or stop some where park and start it up again, and the noise is gone. Is it because of the new belt? Any feed-backs thanks!!!! 99disco1sd,118,000miles

 

[ngv151515]

i would recheck every bolt and nut also check if aling correctly with all the pulleys

 

[Taytum98]

i would recheck every bolt and nut also check if aling correctly with all the pulleys

thanks, i will try that.

 

[Disco Mike]

At your mileage, you should have replaced both idler pullies as well as the belt tensioner, if it is getting weal, or the tensioner pulley. All 3 are know to fail.

 

[Taytum98]

Hi mike, so if i replace the tensioner and the idler pullies will the noise stop and how serious is this if i decide not to replace them right now? Thanks for the feed-back.

 

[Taytum98]

whats up guys, my father told me to change the belt again. It might be the belt. So i change out the belt with a new one. Problem solved no squeaking noise in the belt anymore.Sweet!!! Thanks for all the feed-back, and advice!!!!! 99 disco1sd.

 

[JoeMazzio]

Hi Taytum,

I would still look into changing the tensioner and the 2 pulleys. Just to be safe.