Help with Serpentine Belt replacement

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by patrick boyd, Nov 29, 2003.

  1. patrick boyd

    patrick boyd Guest

    1997 Plymouth Voyager 3.3L.

    I just replaced the serpentine belt, which approached the limit of my
    mechanical abilities, but seemed to go well, i.e. no problems that I
    noticed. Now, however, when I drive the car, I get a hideous squeal or
    grind (Sorry, I know, but it really does sound like both at times),
    but only when I turn the steering wheel, or accelerate from a stop.
    Since my personal driving patterns require me to do both, I need to
    get this fixed. Anyone have an idea and an hint?

    thanks in advance,
    Patrick boyd
     
    patrick boyd, Nov 29, 2003
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  2. Sounds like the belt is slipping under load from the power steering
    pump. I've never had the belt off a 3.3, but I believe they are
    supposed to have an automatic tensioner, but even so they typically have
    to be set up properly initially. Sounds like yours isn't right and the
    belt is too loose.


    Matt
     
    Matthew S. Whiting, Nov 29, 2003
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  3. patrick boyd

    jdoe Guest

    YOu probably need a new tensioner. If the belt tried your skills you won't
    like the tensioner though. Also here is one place where after market parts
    are risky at best. Buy the tensioner (at least) as oem if not the belt also.
    I went through it 3 times on one van I had before I learned that lesson.
    Larry
     
    jdoe, Nov 29, 2003
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  4. patrick boyd

    damnnickname Guest

    if the belt tensioner was stuck or didnt want to move when you took the belt
    off Im sure it didnt spring back to apllie tension on the belt, My guess is
    the tensioner is faulty
    Glenn Beasley
    Chrysler Tech
     
    damnnickname, Nov 29, 2003
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