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The other day I installed my 3" ZZP pulley, install went great took about 25 mins. So I start the car up everything is fine, took it for a drive and it started to squeal really bad then it went away. I was like ok everything is fine....

Now, when I start the car up it squeals for about 10-15 sec. It's kinda embarassing when your in a parking lot with ppl around.

I have checked the belt several time and took it on and off, still no end to the squealing.

What should I do?

Thanks

 

To Fix Your Problem, Buy A 3 Inch 6 Groove Dayco Tensioner Pulley, You Will Have To Take A Dye Grinder To Your Tensioner Bracket To Shave It Off A Bit For Clearance, It Will Fix Your Slip... Any Auto Parts Store Should Have It
The Part # For The Dayco Is 89009, 76mm 6 Groove With Flange

 

better yet....

hes rite on the biger idler but insted of workin on your metal bracket just take a pair of side cutters and cut down the inside edge of the idler then when you start the car hold a flat head scredriver to that edge and it'll flatin it self out.

pm if you have any questions

 

Or Do It Properly

 

It could be what the other's have suggested but could it be the belt got some dirt or grime on it when you re-installed it, maybe just a good cleaning would take care of the problem...also, what about a bad pulley?

 

The Part # For The Dayco Is 89009, 76mm 6 Groove With Flange

 

I had the larger tensioner pulley with my intense kit. So I may try buying one again. BUT it is not a constant squeal just for the first 10-15 sec. after start up...

 

Check to make sure that the belt is all the way on the a/c pulley. Sometimes people don't get it all the way on the pulley and it will make that noise. It did with mine when I put the same pulley on my car. I looked down and saw the belt 1 rib off the A/C pulley.

 

does this happen alot when switching belts?

 

i dont think its a problum with swaping belts i think its more along the lines of keeping proper tension on the belt.

the older or more miles on a belt it will strech so tension becomes even more important.

 

how do you install the larger idler pulley? anyone have instructions on what i need to trim or whatever

 

When you get the larger Idler Pulley put it on the tensioner bracket and you will see where you will need to shave it down... I wish I had pics...

 

how does the stock tensioner pulley come off, and how does the dayco go on?

I dont want to do it unless im sure on what im doing

 

I'll try and post pics of how to do it if i must but its SOOOOOOOO SIMPLE!!!!


TAKE BELT OFF BLOWER PULLY OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT THE RELEASE TENSION ON BELT!!!!!


steps
1)look at side of idler
2)pop black cap of idler...its in the center of the idler pully
3) get tq driver head that fits screw thats holdin the idler on
4)undo the screw
5)remove stock idler and incert new idler
6) redo the steps in reverse to get it on


will that work?

 

The belt was off 1 rib on the A/C pulley! Thanks for the help!

 

Gee, that's one of the best parts about working on your car!! ZZPerformance makes an adjustable bracket. The instructions are a snap and install is 20 minutes (if you take your time)