1997 Geo Prizm BELT SQUEAKS

1997 GEO PRIZM
146,500 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LAWWALK59
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JUST LOOKING FOR INFO ON STOPPING BELT SQUEAKS ...
May 13, 2009 at 8:45 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Remove belt, use Brake Clean to clean the surface of all pulleys, if belt shows signs of age, replace it.

Look for any contaminants near the pulleys, such as oil, coolant and repair if needed.

If squeak continues after all this, then the tensioner or idler pulley may need to be replaced.
May 13, 2009 at 9:17 AM
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