I replaced it about a year ago. I had to replace the intake manifold (apparently common with Park Av) and at the time I did a number of high mileage (80,000m+) maintenance items.I looked at it (anyway) since I couldn't find anything else but it looks great. I even put some belt dressing on it just in case it was slipping somewhere. I've been trying to think of a way to remove the belt and spin the accessories individually with the engine off. Maybe using an air hose some how. But so far I'm just stymied.

 

just put a ratchet with the proper socket on the front bolt of the accessories..and try that?

 

Well Yes you can.. slip belts... just for a minute or two.. at least one .. and assume its the other if the noise is still there..


Good luck.

 

no that is not a good idea. never put anything like that on ur belt. especially that belt dressing crap. keep those ideas out of newbies heads.

and ur car will run w/o the belt, but that wont help u very much. nothing would spin except the crank. thus, no squeal.

u can take the belt off, leave the eng off, and try to spin things by hand. id first suspect the tensioner pulley. u can get a new one for less than $20.

 

Sometimes a Stethiscope can help locate the source.. actually theres one in the Dealers Manual shown with a cone on the end that can locate difficult areas of noise confusion.. You can pick up one in a simple high blood pressure kit that is the old type.. not electronic take off thetympanic diaphram (the plastic drumskin on the probe) may help.


Kindof a kewl Idea..