2003 Ford Taurus Serpentine belt problem

2003 FORD TAURUS
115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KITT3000
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My Serpentine belt was chirping away last spring..sprayed it with some belt dressing and was fine until around Christmas and it started up again. However, it only seems to chirp/whistle now when it's wet outside. Anyway, I did spray it a few weeks ago and it only helped for maybe 2 weeks? This morning it's whistle seemed a little louder. Does the belt need changing or just more dressing? Also, Is it a costly repair job if it does need changing? I'm afraid it will run me some big bucks in labor.

Any suggestions?
Thanks!!!
Feb 13, 2008 at 7:14 PM
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BLACKOP555
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Id replace the belt, check it for cracks, if you see cracks accross the ribs all the way down to the base of hte belt than its time for a replace, also if it feels really loose and able to be turned sideways without much effort.

also if the cracks are going with the ribs as in the middle of them its deffinetely time for a replace.

it will cost about 50 bucks for the belt, and about 100 in labor.
Feb 13, 2008 at 7:21 PM
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