"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:4174207B.7000100@interbaun.com...
> aerodeck wrote:
> > I only replased the a/c belt - I thought that the faulty a/c
compresser
> > could be putting a strain on the other belts which made the squeal. I
will
> > replace the alternator belt, hopefully that will solve the problem.
> >
> >
> >
> >>if the squeal is louder when the alternator is under load, it's the
> >>alternator belt that needs attention, not the a/c.
> >>
>
>
> ===========================
>
> Don't replace it yet, just tighten the Alt belt. It has to be very tight
> (compared to belts in older cars).
>
> Honda belts seem to last forever, unless you've smoked it too many days.

After you have tightened it if it still squeals, a *very* light spray of
Pledge in vicinity of the belts should quieten it. Spray just a quarter
second squirt at a time and wait 15 seconds for the effect to take.
Limit this to 8 tries. Don't spray too close nor for too long.


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