80INCH Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I wanted to put a new fanbelt on the series one, and keep the origional period belt in a safe place. This new belt is different in that like modern belts it has a cogged design where as the origional was just v shaped; and it just makes a terrible racket.. scrunchy squeeky. Turn it over on the handle slowly and it still does this. Putting water on the belt makes the noise go away so i know its not the water pump... so is it defective? It seems to fit ok in the pullys; perhaps it will wear in?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest noggy Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 its should wear in eventually, altho saying that, weve had new fanbelts squeek for months. talcum powder should help, or silicon spray - but thats expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 You've not over tightened it have you? Tensioners and water pumps can still go quiet with just a splash of water on them, and a tight belt can make a marginal bearing very noisy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80INCH Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 na im putting a dash on the belt itself and the noise goes away.. but the pump will be replaced when i can get hold of an origional. the pattern pumps are useless. talcum powder.. will give it a try tomorrow! i have silicone dry lube spray.. but won't that wear off after a while? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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