V10 belt squeal
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V10 belt squeal
I have a 2001 and my best friend has a 2005 both V10s. And at 2500-3000RPMs when pulling there is a high pitch squeal. Ive read a post or 2 about it being the belt, and to replace it with a Goodyear Gatorback belt. But can't find the threads now (I did search), found 1 but it's not one that I had read before. Anyway, wandering if anyone had the part number for the belt, and where to get it? I have tried NAPA and Oriellys here local and both say they can't get the Goodyear belts!!!! Lazy parts people I think.!! I did find them on Summit Racing, but they offer a 99.7" and a 100" belt. Which one? ANy help as always is greatly appreciated
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Yes very true, BUT If the 100" is 1/8" too long it will allow it to slip just a little, Causing the squeal!!!! Where it may seem tight, but at 3000RPM it may slip a little due to being 1/8" too long. Follow me? But I have also put belts on that was supposed to be right, but you could barely get it over the pulley.
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I've used the Dayco brand belt, it's a "cogged" style, just like the Goodyear, and it works just fine all the way up to 5000 RPMs and then the shift.
My stock belt at only 2 years old squeeled, switched to the Dayco, hasn't happened since.
My stock belt at only 2 years old squeeled, switched to the Dayco, hasn't happened since.
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I think I even have a pic of it in my misc. gallery somewhere...
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I did replace my idler and tensioner pulleys already a long long time ago. They squeeked, even though they "felt" fine when spun by hand.
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If you can get the bearing out and there is still a decent press fit for the new bearing you can replace just the bearing. If the bearing is good and it has seals you can pull a seal off and grease the bearing. Some tensioners have the plastic pulley molded over the bearing, (like explorers) you have to throw those away and buy a new one. I replaced just the bearing and regreased idler bearings before with good results, saves some cash.
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I thought my idler pulley was bad. Sprayed some Windex on the belt and the squeal went away (Windex won't leave a residue on the belt). Replaced the belt with a Gates K081000 belt and it's been fine since.
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