Why is my belt still sqeaking?

2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
15,678 MILES
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BZYWRKN
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My alternator went out. I change it out and it started sqealing so i replaced the belt... still sqealed .. looked further pully tension wheel bad replaced it and it still sqeals Whats wrong?
Sep 9, 2011 at 11:07 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Did you just replace the tensior pulley or the whole tensior?
Sep 9, 2011 at 11:15 PM
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BZYWRKN
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just the tensior pulley.
Sep 9, 2011 at 11:55 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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The tensioner arm might not be strong enough to keep the belt from slipping.
Sep 10, 2011 at 12:02 AM
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