I replaced my belt in July at around 35K. Found TWO places where it had
cracked all the way through the grooves down to the solid base (cracked
across), and one of the places it was nearly through.
Ronald Wong wrote:
> It's glazing on your serpentine belt. There's a spray you can get for it.
> Also check it for cracking and if it is, replace it. With only 37K miles
> I
> doubt that's the problem. Most of the time when people have premature
> squealing of their belt is when at one time or another they sprung a
> coolant
> leak and it got on the belt. Nothing causes premature failure of these
> belts quicker than antifreeze or brake fluid.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Ed Buxton
> Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2001 6:00 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Squealing
>
>
> In the morning, I get a squealing when the motor first
> starts. Depending on how cold it is, it can go on from
> 30 seconds to a minute or so. The dealer replaced the
> PVC to "supposedly" fix this problem. Any one ever
> have a problem like this? Seeing as it is only in the
> morning (not during a cold start in the afternoon)
> that it isn't a belt problem.
>
> Also, while cruising, my engine has now started to
> surge a couple hundred RPM's and then settles back
> down. Any ideas?
>
> 1999 CC with V6 and 37k
>
> Thanks
>
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