1997 Dodge Dakota Fan Belt Squealing

Tiny
RATREADWAY1
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  • 1997 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 14,100 MILES
I bought this little truck which had been very well taken care of. However, I have a problem with the fan belt squealing.
I have used a half can of WD 40, a half can of belt dressing, a half can of Silicone spray and a half bar of soap. These remedies will stop the suealing for a while, but it comes back after driving for a while, I have also replaced the belt and checkied the pullies.
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 AT 10:30 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

all that muck will only cause the belt to squeal, take the belt off and clean it or get a new one, clean all the pulleys of belt grip, oil and lube, fit a new belt and check the alignment of the alternator, as this is often the pulley out of alignment, check this out first.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009 AT 3:52 AM

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