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142 messages, Last post on Nov 11, 2009 at 9:09 PM
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Replying to: grose67 (Jul 25, 2007 6:04 am) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Replying to: tidester (Jul 25, 2007 12:07 pm) |
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Okay, so you have gone through a case of belt dressing, changed both idler pulleys, and that blasted new Gates belt still starts chirping again within miles. I couldn't believe it when a mechie showed me what it was. Are you ready? It's the painted on Gates logo and part number. When the label goes by the top idler pulley (it is running on the back side of the belt, remember)the paint used on the label makes a distinctive "chirp". The label is painted in two different spots on the belt. I took a little silicon grease and rubbed it on one of the labels and, sure enough, only got the chirp half as often per belt rotation. Rubbed the grease on the other label and the noise disappeared completely. The mechie said with time the noise will go away on its own, but that he had seen this on numerous belts. Treating with belt dressing will help for a while, but the dressing doesn't stick to the painted label, so once is cleans off, back comes the chirp. Durndest thing I have seen in a long time.
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Replying to: jlflemmons (Apr 06, 2007 5:56 am) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: tidester (Apr 06, 2007 9:14 am) I decided to switch out belts. I read through the forums and based on others recommendations for noisy belts I decided to go with the Goodyear Gatorback or a Gates belt. I went to Pep Boys, and they didn’t have either. So I went to Napa and they pulled a “Napa” belt off the shelf. I was about to walk out when the guy showed me on the back of the label that Gates made their “Napa” label belt. I decided to give it a shot. I replaced the belt and the noise was cut by about 2/3, but still there. Then I read your blurb about the Silicone Grease on the label, and it worked like a charm. The only silicone grease I could find was “Danco Silicone Faucet Grease” at Home Depot, but it worked. Thanks for the advice!! |
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Replying to: 53jinx (Apr 10, 2007 5:25 am) Jim
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Replying to: jlflemmons (Apr 10, 2007 5:58 am) |
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Replying to: jlflemmons (Apr 06, 2007 5:56 am) |
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