Belt squeal on startup

[OZ Dude]

Hi All,

Question - lately after my car has sat overnight, startup has a fair bit of belt slip for at least 2min. It goes away after a little warmth builds up (remember we're going into our cold months here) but I'm a tad concerned.

What's the average replacement age for a serpentine belt on a standard Terminator? I've just gone past 50,000 miles.

Thanks,
Oz

 

[About2bite]

How many miles are on your current belt? Is it a Gates belt by any chance?

 

[Fox-4]

replace both belts

that would be a good idea

 

[Red Turtle]

just replace the outer belt, and that should take care of the problem.

 

[TeddyKGB]

just replace the outer belt, and that should take care of the problem.

+1...I had the same problem and replaced the main belt. Problem solved.

 

[T-Pain808]

50 g's on a belt, time to change
Oh ya you probaly have a bunch of other things
to change too.

 

[OZ Dude]

ok I need a list please...

Problem I have here is that the Ford dealer doesn't know what needs to be replaced at each service so I'm playing it by ear.

The belt(s) on it are what ever they were from the factory.

Was going to get it serviced next week and replace air, oil, and fuel filters but if there's something else (or a list) please chime in and let me know.

Thanks,
Oz

 

[C1Sn8k]

50k..... i would also do differential and tranny fluids

 

[thomas91169]

put some belt conditioner on it. I condition mine about every 3 months.

 

[03dsgsnake]

+1...I had the same problem and replaced the main belt. Problem solved.

had same problem, take the measurement on your current belt and get a new belt 1/4 inch smaller, and do you run an idler or tensioner:shrug:

 

[JB]

ok I need a list please
Thanks,
Oz

I sent you a PM... :coolman:

 

[OZ Dude]

Thanks for the assistance guys - JB thanks for the PM :beer:

Oz

 

[MustangMikeKy]

lots of threads on this. . . i had the same problem

went from gates to gatorback and noise is gone. . .

 

[KB04Cobra]

lots of threads on this. . . i had the same problem

went from gates to gatorback and noise is gone. . .

+1 try using the search. :beer:

 

[XJRGUY]

Gates here for S/C and main drive belt.

No problems or noises here.