need some major help asap

[FE3X CLONE]

I didn't know that! I recently got all the accessories back on my engine and only had to tighten one bolt for the p.s. So far, there is no squealing and it seems to be holding tension. :?:

I've done the same for years and never had a problem.

 

[joe_padavano]

It should also be noted that you should NOT pry against the p.s. pump resivoir while trying to tighten the belt. This will cause the pump to leak!

Correct, which is why the factory included the provision I described above:

...If you look down between the pulley and pump you will see a small tab coming off the bracket on the inboard side of the pump nose. Use a large screwdriver or narrow pry bar between this tab and the pump nose to tension the belt. Tighten the bolts while holding this tension.

The nose of the pump is cast iron.

 

[86_olds]

all right awsome it worked i got all 4 belts on problem is there is still squeaking going on

 

[dan2286]

all right awsome it worked i got all 4 belts on problem is there is still squeaking going on

Are you still running a/c? Did you check to make sure nothing is seized up?

 

[86_olds]

all right awsome it worked i got all 4 belts on problem is there is still squeaking going on

Are you still running a/c? Did you check to make sure nothing is seized up?

yeah am still running a/c even though am not using it and no nothing is seized up .. would wd 40 help if its just a pulley

 

[86_olds]

turns out is the alternator belt took it off squeaking went completely away swap alternator put belt back still the same squeal so it probably aint the alternator tensioned the belt all the way till it could barely be moved and still there any ideas or advice

 

[joe_padavano]

turns out is the alternator belt took it off squeaking went completely away swap alternator put belt back still the same squeal so it probably aint the alternator tensioned the belt all the way till it could barely be moved and still there any ideas or advice

Alternator bearing going bad?

 

[86_olds]

turns out is the alternator belt took it off squeaking went completely away swap alternator put belt back still the same squeal so it probably aint the alternator tensioned the belt all the way till it could barely be moved and still there any ideas or advice

Alternator bearing going bad?

i gotta check that out

 

[1evilregal]

also check to make sure none of the cooling fins on the alt didn't get bent slightly, and making contact with the alt body.... sounds stupid, but I have seen people do it without realizing it...