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Question: tension pulley/serpintine belt

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stayce, 3.8L V6, Lima, OH, April 05, 2011, 15:57

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i just replaced my tension pulley bearing an car is still making a little chirp noise. i didnt replace belt...was told it could be a cheaper belt that is on car now. thinkin if i buy a better quality belt it will stop?????? an the noise mainly does it when i accelerate. any suggestions??

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  Superbob April 05, 2011, 16:23
  

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  I would've replaced the belt, too.
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  dandd April 05, 2011, 16:32
  

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  I recommend always replacing the belt with any pulley repair/replacement. Are you sure that you have located the exact source of the noise?
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  Visitor, April 05, 2011, 16:56

  Not really. Shop told me replace that first before the altenator. But I thought bet was still fine...that's where the noise sounds like its coming from.like a chirp here an there.....just frustrating
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