Ok, some were on FTE I read about some one had a engine that the Serperntine belt was squelling badly , I just put on a new belt gates 1/2 " shorter than the one the factory call's for i have on a new alt ,water pump, air pump [smog] , hormonic ballancer, belt tencher. Some one keyed in that thay put on something thay bought from home depot & sprayed it on the belts & it would quite the beltfor 2-3 mons. all the parts were installed yesterday & yes it squelled before I changed all of these things. It did not Squell after installing them 1 hour, but this after noon it started it again. Now If I pour on a little wateron belt & start the engine it will not squell for a few mins. Help It's driving me CRAZY.

In need of help, Don

 

I hope someone does have some help on this. I'm replacing my belt about every 4 months when it starts to squeel and chirp like crazy. From what I can tell, all the pulleys are lined up. I thought I had a pulley bearing going bad and my mechanic sprayed some belt dressing on it and it stopped immediately. At least I'm not replacing all the pulleys for no reason! I'm actually going to the parts store tomorrow for a new belt! Always use Gates too!! Arrgghh!!

 

Read this: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...=squeling+pig+

I'm using silicon oil spray right now, and have to spray every, or every other day to keep my belt quiet. Not an ideal solution. I want to get a spare set of tightener and pulley, and rough up their surfaces since I think it's just the belt sticking to the smooth and shiny surfaces. I might also try baby powder next time.

 

Read this: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=325743

-Matt

 

One more thing, this is from: http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/u...ex.cfm/id/2158

"Trouble Spots
Engine noise: The drive belt on 5.0- and 5.8-liter engines chirps because of misalignment caused by the water pump pulley. (1990-94)"

Can anyone confirm this? How do I go about measuring the misalignment?
TIA