Loose alternator belt=too damn loud!!

[topher91]

Hey guys, sometimes when its cold out my car starts to squeel very very loud and I think its because of a loose alternator belt. Unless you guys think it can be something else, can anyone tell me how to tighten the belt myself?? I used that belt dressing stuff that you just spray on the belt and it helps for a bit but like the next day the same thing happens again?! I need a permanent fix, and a cheap way too?? Or do I have to get this done by a mechanic??
Thanx for your guys' help!!:thumbsup:

[88CRX]

I think there is just a bolt that you tighten to give the belt less slack but look in your service manual to be sure.

[theken]

go buy a new belt

[ACS-e36]

its the belt.

[Daddymax]

might be loose. it's so easy to fix if that's the case.

[EternalRage]

there should be a tensioner bolt that you can tighten and it will increase the distance, thus making the belt tighter. that might get rid of the noise.

I had the same prob with my 300ZX

[rice_eater]

Did you get that belt fixed yet? Like that last guy said, there's 3 bolts on your alternator: One fixed bolt that holds it down, one bolt that you pivot the alternator on, and one tensioner bolt that adjusts the tension in the bolt...really all you need is a wrench and the right socket and MAYBE 5 minutes, out of wich 4 will be to find where the tensioner bolt is :thumbsup: On mine it was in the back of the alternator, facing towards the dashboard. Your's shouldn't be that much different. If you need some help or some tools drop me a line or stop by one day when you see/hear me :D

[topher91]

Thanks bud, fixed it already.........took like a min to do!!?? Had a Haynes manual for my car and it showed me where the bolt to adjust it is........thanks for the offer!!:D

[rice_eater]

good to hear:thumbsup: