Whinning alternator belt.

SGT.ROCK · Post by **SGT.ROCK** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:12 pm

Seems like every Fiero that I have owned has had a loud alternator belt.The car I have now has the V-6 and every time I start it the belt squeels a little bit then goes away and all is well til I start turning lights on and runnin the blower for the heat on hi and stuff then you can here it want to squeel.Is this a Fiero thing or is there something wrong with my charging system?The belt doesnt feel too tight or loose and the gauge reads normal.Any ideas?

Shaun41178(2) · Post by **Shaun41178(2)** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:21 pm

You need to get hte belt tighter. Its slips when a load is placed on the alternator.

Starlite528 · Post by **Starlite528** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:23 pm

Shaun41178(2) wrote:You need to get hte belt tighter. Its slips when a load is placed on the alternator.

Can the belt be 'too tight' ?

When I installed the replacement alternator one month before my engine failed, I made it as tight as I could squeeze channellock pliers on the thing.

In any case, I'm certain my water pump is dee-eee-dee dead, and will install a new one. BTW, finally got funds to get a new engine and it should be ordered by the end of the week.

stimpy · Post by **stimpy** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:02 pm

If you have $80, do this...

Idler pulley and longer belt available from Rodney Dickman.

At the very least, get a Goodyear Gatorback belt. Available at Autozone.

Jinxmutt · Post by **Jinxmutt** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:36 pm

I've installed the Rodney piece on my sister's V6, it works great and is easy to install. I'd recommend just getting that.

But if you have some abilities, you might be able to build something like this for cheap and leave the alt in one spot..