Help, Im in the middle of repairing my 1994 escort in the rain, changed the alternator now belt squeaks?
If the old belt looks like crap then change it. While you are at the parts store you can look at one of the repair manuals on the shelf. Before you put on the new belt make sure you spin all the pulley wheels so you know that one of them isn't binding up.
Why the he-- didnt you draw a diagram??
Help, Im in the middle of repairing my 1994 escort in the rain, changed the alternator now belt squeaks?
Replace the belt and check alignment of tensioner too.
Make sure you have the belt tight enough if that doesnt fix it the while its running carefully rub a bar of soap or a candle on the side that touches the pullys.
remember the flat backside off the belt, will run against smooth or flat surface idler pulleys. the tension of the idler pulley should be against the back side of the belt, and pushing down against it. also you have have gotten a little grease or such on the belt, and its trying to slip a little. car washing it will take care of that, but check your belt makes sure it is not fraid or has cracks internally, it may need replaced also.
