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Screeching Belt

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MuddyJackson, Feb 19, 2018.

  1. Feb 19, 2018 at 2:10 PM
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    MuddyJackson

    MuddyJackson [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Second time I've replaced the drive belt in 6 months.... it never screeched before but after the second time it screeches on EVERY cold and semi cold start. What gives? So far, it's still lined up correctly. @Pigpen got on me about checking it pretty frequently.
     
  2. Feb 19, 2018 at 2:14 PM
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    BillsSR5

    BillsSR5 Looking out for #1

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    what brand belt? I have been reading OEM belts are far superior manufactor than off the shelf but they do cost a lot more.
     
  3. Feb 19, 2018 at 2:27 PM
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    Pigpen

    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    I have only heard it from a distance. I'm not sure it was the belt.
     
  4. Feb 19, 2018 at 9:08 PM
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    Jimmyh

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    Make sure you don't have an idler pulley that is starting to seize up causing the belt to squeal.

    Remove the belt and spin the pulleys by hand and any that are tight or loose could be suspect and need replacement.
     
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  5. Feb 19, 2018 at 9:09 PM
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    ^^^^
     
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  6. Feb 19, 2018 at 9:39 PM
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    Pigpen

    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    Pulled the old belt, spun the idlers, put on a new belt from NAPA. Once this cold AF weather goes away, we'll see what's actually going on. If it's not an emergency, I don't fuck with it in this weather.
     
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