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07-23-2012, 06:06 PM

pelexj90

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fan belt squeaking

anything i can do or put on the belt to get it to stop?

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07-23-2012, 06:09 PM

RTorrez1

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What ever you do. DO NOT put any belt dressing on it. The belt on the jeeps 4.0 have to be really tight, You wouldn't believe how tight. Just tighten her up more.

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07-23-2012, 06:20 PM

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Get a proper tension gauge like the Krikit2 and set the tension to FSM recommended Tension. I think 160 lbs for used belt.

http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?br...cation_id=2742