Very Noisy Alternator Belt
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Okay, then where exactly do I apply the WD-40? Will the WD-40 touch the pulley that moves the belt no matter where on the belt I spray? Or do I spray directly into the groove between the belt and the pulley? I'm so scared the belt will come loose because of the WD-40 ![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Another thought... would the oil in the WD-40 corrode the belt? And, the pulleys require friction for the belt to turn, wouldn't the WD-40 reduce the friction?
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Another thought... would the oil in the WD-40 corrode the belt? And, the pulleys require friction for the belt to turn, wouldn't the WD-40 reduce the friction?
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Okay, then where exactly do I apply the WD-40? Will the WD-40 touch the pulley that moves the belt no matter where on the belt I spray? Or do I spray directly into the groove between the belt and the pulley? I'm so scared the belt will come loose because of the WD-40 ![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Another thought... would the oil in the WD-40 corrode the belt? And, the pulleys require friction for the belt to turn, wouldn't the WD-40 reduce the friction?
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Another thought... would the oil in the WD-40 corrode the belt? And, the pulleys require friction for the belt to turn, wouldn't the WD-40 reduce the friction?
(answer to question- directly into the groove between the belt and pulley)
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The3 answer is NO to all your questions. I have done it many times and have never experienced a problem of any kind. I am not suggesting it as a cure but rather a diagnostic tool to make SURE it's the belt. (I believe from the video that it is). Sometimes it does actually cure the problem. Remember, I said DON'T DRENCH the belt! Use the little red tube that comes with the can. The belt turns clockwise so spray it into the area where the belt comes into the bottom pulley (with engine running). That will carry it around the full track of the belt. It should instantly stop the squeak (or chirp) if it is the grooved A/C, Alt. pulley. If that doesn't stop it, try it on the V-belt on the P/S pump. There is NO danger of the belt coming off or slipping as result of using the WD40 Remember, the safest place to do this is at the bottom pulley (from under the fender well) and DON'T drench the belt! BTW- WD40 is an anti-corrosive.
(answer to question- directly into the groove between the belt and pulley)
(answer to question- directly into the groove between the belt and pulley)
So, I need to change the belt...
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Did you also spray the P/S V belt?
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Good call on PS belt. If the belts have not been changed, replace both of them.
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