Squeaking belt

**foralon** · 10-18-2006, 10:28 PM

Got a few questions for you guys.
My celi is an 04 with 32000k, is it normal the the belt is squeaking like crazy ? should I expect a warranty coverage to replace it if needed ? How hard is it to change should it not be covered under regular warranty ?

**91EclipseGS** · 10-18-2006, 11:14 PM

^^^odds are the belt just needs to be tighten up

**foralon** · 10-18-2006, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91EclipseGS

^^^odds are the belt just needs to be tighten up

I sure hope so, cause it's very annoying...I will keep you guys posted. I'm bringing it in next week.

**91EclipseGS** · 10-18-2006, 11:28 PM

does it happen when its cold out...and when it warms up it stops...either way try tightening them

**wil_wil2** · 10-19-2006, 01:01 AM

It has a serpentine belt set-up. It automatically tightens, you can't tighten it anymore. You have one of the following problems:
1) Incorrect belt.
2) Stretched/worn belt.
3) Idler tensioner needs replacing.
4) A pulley turning slower than the rest(could be a worn out bearing).
5) Uneven mating surfaces.

First check if the belt is ok, if it is by some belt dressing(airisol can) and spray pulleys, and belt when running.

**DarkSideCelica** · 10-19-2006, 01:45 AM

^^can i put WD40 on the pulleys and belt while running? mine squeeks a lil

**wil_wil2** · 10-19-2006, 10:47 PM

WD-40 will work to an extent, but Belt Dressing would be the prefered method. And its reasonably priced ~$8.00

**02CelicaAngel** · 10-21-2006, 12:19 PM

I'm having this same problem with my 2002 GT.....it squeaks sometimes, only when cold and usually goes away after I drive for about 10-20 mins. I had a mechanic look at it, and the belt is tight but he recommended replacing it soon anyway. I think my car had this problem when I bought it, and the dealership put the Belt Dressing on it and apparently the stuff wore off. Thanks so much guys!!! Belt Dressing is at like, any autoparts store, right?

**Sal** · 10-22-2006, 06:55 AM

don't bother with the belt dressing just change the belt

10-18-2006, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
foralon Location: Ottawa Posts: 87 Join Date: Mar 2004 Last On: 07-13-2008 06:22 PM	Squeaking belt Got a few questions for you guys. My celi is an 04 with 32000k, is it normal the the belt is squeaking like crazy ? should I expect a warranty coverage to replace it if needed ? How hard is it to change should it not be covered under regular warranty ? __________________ 1995 Talon ESI. 1998 Talon 1998 ESI. 2001 Celica GT. *2004 Celica 2004 GTS*. Serge

10-22-2006, 06:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sal Location: Windsor Posts: 2,231 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 11-21-2008 04:46 PM Vehicle: 07 Dakota 2nd Vehicle: 02 Celica GTS	don't bother with the belt dressing just change the belt __________________ Let it not be said dat I iz a man dat does not care.

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10-18-2006, 11:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
91EclipseGS Location: New York Posts: 71 Join Date: Feb 2006 Last On: 04-15-2007 10:14 PM	^^^odds are the belt just needs to be tighten up

10-18-2006, 11:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
91EclipseGS Location: New York Posts: 71 Join Date: Feb 2006 Last On: 04-15-2007 10:14 PM	does it happen when its cold out...and when it warms up it stops...either way try tightening them

10-19-2006, 01:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
wil_wil2 Location: Borden, Saskatchewan Posts: 764 Join Date: Feb 2006 Last On: 01-27-2007 04:16 PM Vehicle: 1968 C10 2nd Vehicle: 1989 Accord	It has a serpentine belt set-up. It automatically tightens, you can't tighten it anymore. You have one of the following problems: 1) Incorrect belt. 2) Stretched/worn belt. 3) Idler tensioner needs replacing. 4) A pulley turning slower than the rest(could be a worn out bearing). 5) Uneven mating surfaces. First check if the belt is ok, if it is by some belt dressing(airisol can) and spray pulleys, and belt when running.

10-19-2006, 01:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
DarkSideCelica Location: SoCal Posts: 224 Join Date: Oct 2006 Last On: 07-16-2007 01:20 PM Vehicle: 92 GT 2nd Vehicle: 99 Accord	^^can i put WD40 on the pulleys and belt while running? mine squeeks a lil

10-19-2006, 10:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
wil_wil2 Location: Borden, Saskatchewan Posts: 764 Join Date: Feb 2006 Last On: 01-27-2007 04:16 PM Vehicle: 1968 C10 2nd Vehicle: 1989 Accord	WD-40 will work to an extent, but Belt Dressing would be the prefered method. And its reasonably priced ~$8.00

10-21-2006, 12:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
02CelicaAngel Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 13 Join Date: Apr 2006 Last On: 10-21-2006 12:41 PM	I'm having this same problem with my 2002 GT.....it squeaks sometimes, only when cold and usually goes away after I drive for about 10-20 mins. I had a mechanic look at it, and the belt is tight but he recommended replacing it soon anyway. I think my car had this problem when I bought it, and the dealership put the Belt Dressing on it and apparently the stuff wore off. Thanks so much guys!!! Belt Dressing is at like, any autoparts store, right?