screeeech!!!
my 86 xj6 makes an appalling sound in the morning when i turn the steering wheel
i had the belts replaced recently when i did the water pump i checked and all fluids are at proper levels what am i missing???? |
Recheck the belt tension. It's not unusual for new belts to stretch and slacken shortly after installation
Cheers DD |
belts
i checked the belts and they seem ok. what is the litmus test to determine what too much slack is?
the sound seems to be coming from the bottom of the rod going from my engine compartment to my steering wheel |
I concur with Doug. Put new belts on recently and they squealed shortly thereafter. Just tighten up the tensioners a few turns and see if the noise stops.
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Originally Posted by Doug
(Post 425989)
Recheck the belt tension. It's not unusual for new belts to stretch and slacken shortly after installation
Cheers DD |
belt spray
i tried the spray and it doesnt do anything
when im backing out of a spot and..i sometimes feel tension while cutting the wheel as i said earlier when i open the hood it sounds like the noise isnt by the belts but maybe the power steering pump faulty pump maybe? |
Originally Posted by doghead08
(Post 426498)
i checked the belts and they seem ok. what is the litmus test to determine what too much slack is?
Find the longest span of the belt and press down firmly with your fingers. If the belt deflects more than about 1/4" it's too loose. Cheers DD |
Originally Posted by doghead08
(Post 427185)
i tried the spray and it doesnt do anything
when im backing out of a spot and..i sometimes feel tension while cutting the wheel as i said earlier when i open the hood it sounds like the noise isnt by the belts but maybe the power steering pump faulty pump maybe? Could be the pump but, really, I wouldn't contemplate any others repairs or problems *until* the belt has been re-tightened. What you're describing has all the earmarks of a loose belt. Just tighten it and see what happens. Cheers DD |
will do as soon as i get done w/ work...thanks a bunch fellas
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