squeaky belts

fukthacubs · 11-14-2008, 02:07 PM

all of my belts are in fine working order but there a bit squeaky any 1 have a remedy for this problem or similar problems you've encountered....
thanks,
Doug

brianr · 11-14-2008, 02:14 PM

my pulleys sqeeked for the first few moments after a cold start...I sprayed water on them one time...they dont seem to sqeek much anymore.

I wouldn't use WD40. You don't want to attract dirt to your pulleys or belt.

tacomaman06 · 11-14-2008, 02:16 PM

some companies actually make a belt dressing, and you just spray a little on the pulleys and it seems to work fairly decently.

slo2sixty · 11-14-2008, 02:21 PM

it could be the harminic balancer.... mines bad

.... there goes another $120

TSUNAMI*22 · 11-14-2008, 02:23 PM

Oldie but a goodie................try rubbing bar-soap on the contact-side of the belt.

brianr · 11-14-2008, 02:28 PM

are you sure it's the belt, and not a pulley(s)?

SRFIVE · 11-14-2008, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacomaman06

some companies actually make a belt dressing, and you just spray a little on the pulleys and it seems to work fairly decently.

x2 I think it is silicon based.

fukthacubs · 11-15-2008, 01:55 AM

yea i think its the pulleys i squirted a drop of wd on 1 and it shut it up but soon after it came back. its not loud i cant hear it in the truck but when i get out and its idling it drives me crazy. cant have her sounding like that, all i want to hear is the fan and the exhaust.

so guys what do i need to do ?

tacomaman06 · 11-15-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fukthacubs

yea i think its the pulleys i squirted a drop of wd on 1 and it shut it up but soon after it came back. its not loud i cant hear it in the truck but when i get out and its idling it drives me crazy. cant have her sounding like that, all i want to hear is the fan and the exhaust.

so guys what do i need to do ?

depending on what pulley it is....replace it. they are usually pretty cheap, and they aint hard to replace either.

krlang · 11-18-2008, 03:30 PM

My truck had a morning squeal, here is how I handled it.

I looked into the cost of the belts and pulleys, I found the factory pulleys are $33 and $140, I also looked into aftermarket pulleys, Dayco listed both the same for $28, they were plastic though, I didnt like them.

I bought the belts, hemmed and hawed all summer and finally decided one day to change the belts and look at the pulleys. Both pulleys were in excellent shape, the covers that keep dirt off of the bearings had rust spots on them, the rust was contacting the pulley face as it was rotating, making the noise. The bearings felt fine, looked good.

A little bit of scotchbrite, a little oil to prevent further corrosion of the metal, new belts and all is quiet at startup.

Good luck!

Janster · 11-18-2008, 08:07 PM

Belt squeels are usually caused by the belts being too loose.

Since the first generation trucks have 3 belts - you have to determine which belt is loose.

The rule of thumb to check a belt for tightness - is find an open area of the belt, preferably the longest portion that's not contacting any pulleys. Grab the edges of the belt with your thumb & fingertip. TWIST the belt. If you can twist the belt beyond the perpendicular point of its original position - then its time to tighten the belt. Each accessory (A/C ompressor, alternator, steering pump I believe) is adjustable to tighten the belts.

NEVER use any belt dressing or lubricants on the belts. It can deteriorate the belt. You're better off buying a new one!

Pulleys are a different story. If you can take the belts off and spin the pulleys by hand and *feel* how the pulley spins. If it feels rough or has rough spots - it probably needs new bearings. The A/C idler pulleys are normally the first pulley/bearings to go bad when you're offroading a lot.

11-14-2008, 02:07 PM	#1
fukthacubs Member Joined: Apr 2008, #5815 Location: wisconsin Posts: 40 v6 sr5 4x4 5 speed 2002 Xtra Cab Manual	squeaky belts all of my belts are in fine working order but there a bit squeaky any 1 have a remedy for this problem or similar problems you've encountered.... thanks, Doug

11-14-2008, 02:14 PM	#2
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11-14-2008, 02:28 PM	#6
brianr America, love it or leave it. Joined: Oct 2008, #10289 Location: Glendale, Az. Age: 23 Gender: Dude Posts: 867 06 TRDsport DC SWB 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4L no door beep, no a/c in defrost setting, fog lights on anytime, bed mat, LED dome & map lights, rear TSB & partially DE-badged tailgate.	are you sure it's the belt, and not a pulley(s)? __________________ "It's like the universe wanted us to find each other, man." -Leo.

11-14-2008, 02:21 PM	#4
slo2sixty Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #10389 Location: new york Posts: 163 98 tacoma 1998 Regular Cab Manual 2.7 wheels... all terrain ko	it could be the harminic balancer.... mines bad .... there goes another $120

11-15-2008, 01:55 AM	#8
fukthacubs Member Joined: Apr 2008, #5815 Location: wisconsin Posts: 40 v6 sr5 4x4 5 speed 2002 Xtra Cab Manual	yea i think its the pulleys i squirted a drop of wd on 1 and it shut it up but soon after it came back. its not loud i cant hear it in the truck but when i get out and its idling it drives me crazy. cant have her sounding like that, all i want to hear is the fan and the exhaust. so guys what do i need to do ?

11-18-2008, 03:30 PM	#10
krlang NewEnglander Joined: Sep 2007, #2592 Location: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Gender: Male Posts: 47 03 2WD 2.4L Tacoma Reg Cab 2003 Regular Cab Automatic 2.4L Chrome Bumpers F&R, Grille & Corner Lights, Wheel Skins, Red/Clear taillights, Remote start, PDL, Cruise, K&N, All Kenwood, DNX-5120 6.1" NAV/TRAFFIC/DVD/SIRIUS/BLUETOOTH/USB/IPOD/SUB/rear cam, Tint, Air Band radio, Class 3 Hitch with 4/7 pin harness, Transmission Cooler, Red Top Battery, "Deck Plate" mod.	My truck had a morning squeal, here is how I handled it. I looked into the cost of the belts and pulleys, I found the factory pulleys are $33 and $140, I also looked into aftermarket pulleys, Dayco listed both the same for $28, they were plastic though, I didnt like them. I bought the belts, hemmed and hawed all summer and finally decided one day to change the belts and look at the pulleys. Both pulleys were in excellent shape, the covers that keep dirt off of the bearings had rust spots on them, the rust was contacting the pulley face as it was rotating, making the noise. The bearings felt fine, looked good. A little bit of scotchbrite, a little oil to prevent further corrosion of the metal, new belts and all is quiet at startup. Good luck! __________________ 2003 Tacoma 2WD 2.4L Reg Cab 1967ish VW Beetle Theres nothing like an airport for bringing you down to Earth. -Richard Gordon

11-18-2008, 08:07 PM	#11
Janster Pre Senior Citizen Joined: Mar 2007, #1138 Location: Lancaster, PA Age: 41 Gender: Female Posts: 2,900 2007 4.0L 4x4 TRD Sport Access Cab A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Advantage Torza top (tri-fold), Husky floor mats, RuffTuff seat covers, C2C hood struts, Homelink mirror, Ipod2car (80gig Classic/4gig nano), Garmin Nuvi 660, Protecta Bed mat, Pop-n-lock, TSB Springs, Scangauge II, Heated drivers seat, Fumoto drain valve, Aries pushbar, PIAA 540 fog lights, Hood scoop grahics, Flowmaster 50 series dual catback exhaust.	Belt squeels are usually caused by the belts being too loose. Since the first generation trucks have 3 belts - you have to determine which belt is loose. The rule of thumb to check a belt for tightness - is find an open area of the belt, preferably the longest portion that's not contacting any pulleys. Grab the edges of the belt with your thumb & fingertip. TWIST the belt. If you can twist the belt beyond the perpendicular point of its original position - then its time to tighten the belt. Each accessory (A/C ompressor, alternator, steering pump I believe) is adjustable to tighten the belts. NEVER use any belt dressing or lubricants on the belts. It can deteriorate the belt. You're better off buying a new one! Pulleys are a different story. If you can take the belts off and spin the pulleys by hand and feel how the pulley spins. If it feels rough or has rough spots - it probably needs new bearings. The A/C idler pulleys are normally the first pulley/bearings to go bad when you're offroading a lot. __________________ Our Homepage http://www.lieblweb.com/ My truck photo gallery http://www.lieblweb.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=16

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