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i just had my water pump replaced now my belt squeels a little i guess its possible he over tightend it and if so how do i ease it back and know when its just right?? thanks
 
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the belt has a auto tensioner. it could be that or the idle pulley squealing
 
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could have gotten coolant on it as well which is pretty hard on belts. Even if its dry it gets coolant in pores in the belt.
 
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