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1995 Ford Aspire Belt will not stay on

Tiny
DREWBLAZE
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  • 1995 FORD ASPIRE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 101,000 MILES
My daughter's car lost a belt. This car does not have power streering or a/c.

I replaced the belt, and once you drove, it would squeel at a high pitch, and then stop, and it seem to run fine.

It was taken on the highway, squeeling all the way - and belt gone!

At idle, it ran very smoothly, and the belt looked like it was aligned perfectly.

What am I doing wrong?
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Thursday, December 13th, 2007 AT 12:16 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

It sounds like an adjustment problem, If the belt is aligned correctly, adj so there is about 2-3mm deflection and test drive, If it squeals stop and check to see if it is about to let go, There will be a simple answer to this.

Mark (mhpautos)
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