 replacing vibrating alternator belt, ...finally found the annoying noise from the engine. |
 Apr 4, 2008 - 7:06 AM
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my alternator belt is flapping in the breeze. i tried for months at the end of last fall to determine the loud humming, vibrating noise coming from the engine bay. i thought is was internal ($.$$) so i really tried to ignore it as long as the engine was holding up...if it ain't broke, don't fix it!!! it was still there louder than ever this week. i have tried tightening it, no results. i have tried loosening it, still no results. could it be stretched, lost it's elasticity? anyway, the question is are there better belts than others? is there a superior brand name i should look for or is a Toyota part best for my Toyota? how critical is the tension on a belt? will i need a tensiometer or can i just measure (guess) deflection to get good results?
thanks for your thoughts and counsel on this. r. --------------------  |
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axelrduvirage replacing vibrating alternator belt Apr 4, 2008 - 7:06 AM
D-Man Well IMO; a belt is a belt. as long as it's ru... Apr 4, 2008 - 8:15 AM Bitter check that all your pulleys run true. Apr 4, 2008 - 7:24 PM
trdproven There is a tension tool but however, there is stil... Apr 5, 2008 - 4:14 AM  |
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