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02-01-2013, 07:59 PM
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Year: 1999
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Installed new motor belt now getting a squeaking noise from motor until I drive for a bit then it stops. Any ideas ??
02-02-2013, 09:32 AM
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Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.6L stroker
Take off belt
Inspect all pulleys
Idler
Pwr steering
Alternator
Water pump
Harmonic balancer
Etc.
If you see any play or wobbling replace accordingly.
Always make sure all pulley. Surfaces are clean and smooth
Make sure belt it tight but do not over tighten
Always get a decent belt. Gates usually seem to work well. You dont want one that's all chewed up. And DON'T use belt spray
Inspect all pulleys
Idler
Pwr steering
Alternator
Water pump
Harmonic balancer
Etc.
If you see any play or wobbling replace accordingly.
Always make sure all pulley. Surfaces are clean and smooth
Make sure belt it tight but do not over tighten
Always get a decent belt. Gates usually seem to work well. You dont want one that's all chewed up. And DON'T use belt spray
02-02-2013, 09:35 AM
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Usually, if it makes a noise for a while then stops it's slipping when it's cold. Once it warms up it grips and won't squeal anymore.
That means one of two things.
1. You installed a super cheap belt. Fix this by buying a Gates or Goodyear belt. (I prefer Goodyear Gatorback belts.)
2. The belt isn't tight enough.
02-02-2013, 01:10 PM
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Engine: 4.0L 6 Cyl
Mine was not tight enough. Same noise and all that. Twist it halfway between 2 pulleys. If you can turn it 45 degrees, it is too loose. I couldn't believe how tight it had to be. I tightened mine and noise stopped immediately.
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02-02-2013, 01:52 PM
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02-02-2013, 02:00 PM
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Year: 1998
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What's your year? On my 98 you unscrew the tensioner pulley bolt then tighten the tensioner bolt on the ps bracket.
Do you know where it is? Sorry I don't have a picture to attach.
Do you know where it is? Sorry I don't have a picture to attach.
02-03-2013, 12:11 PM
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Ok. Should be the same as a 98. Take a look at the last picture on this thread. You will see the position of the tensioner bolt on the PS bracket. Let me know if that works.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/97-...ne-belt-33034/
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/97-...ne-belt-33034/
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