how do i tighten the sepentine belt

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Mar 6, 2009 | 11:03 PM
  #1  
my belt is squeaking badly and stops when i turn the steering all the way to one side. i put some belt dressing (conditioner as it say on the can) and that made it squeak worse.
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Mar 6, 2009 | 11:15 PM
  #2  
Quote: my belt is squeaking badly and stops when i turn the steering all the way to one side. i put some belt dressing (conditioner as it say on the can) and that made it squeak worse.
theere is a bolt on the PS pump that you tighten it is under the resevor on your year.
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Mar 6, 2009 | 11:33 PM
  #3  
also i replaced the thermostat and got fluid the belt
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Mar 6, 2009 | 11:35 PM
  #4  
Quote: also i replaced the thermostat and got fluid the belt
that may be making it squewk Check how tight the belt is before you adjust.
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Mar 6, 2009 | 11:37 PM
  #5  
how do you know when it is tight i heard you shouldnt be able to twist the belt no more or no less than 90 degrees
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Mar 6, 2009 | 11:38 PM
  #6  
Quote: how do you know when it is tight i heard you shouldnt be able to twist the belt no more or no less than 90 degrees
i havent heard the but you shouldn't beable to move it much up an down. I forget the tolerance.
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Mar 6, 2009 | 11:41 PM
  #7  
thanks for your time you've been a big help
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Mar 7, 2009 | 08:21 PM
  #8  
belt dressing is only meant to be used on old style V-belts. it doesnt work on serp belts and usually does what yours did, squeal worse
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