Serp Belt

GrndNatnl · 01-28-2004, 11:54 PM

Wow.. I'm impressed by the results of a simple task. I just put a new belt on the GN and its friggin amazing how much quieter the engine is. I had the loudest squeeling motor I ever heard, that it was embarassing. I thought I had another noisey alternator, but that wasnt the case at all. All that squealing and squawking was the belt. It had a 64" Dayco on it, that was getting pretty old, and I just put a 63.5" Goodyear gatorback belt on it, and its quiet as a mouse. Now I can hear all the OTHER noises the engine makes!

Just figured I'd share, for any other TR rookies. If anyone has a noisey squeeling engine and assumes its an alternator or tensioner, try the belt first. (Or any females in the passenger seat..

) AutoZone can get the Goodyear belts for $25. Better style poly-cogs allow for easier flex and less stress on the belt. The solid cogs on the Daycos get all cracked up after a while, like the one on mine was. Go with the 63.5" length too. Thats actually the size that is listed for our cars in the system. Others list the longer belt, and they're usually too loose.

FlyinGN · 01-30-2004, 09:43 AM

matt, a quick test to see hoiw quiet your engine can be is to spray the belt with watner with a stray bottle as its running and all squeeking belts will be quiet for a few minutes

If it does get quieter, its time for a new belt

GrndNatnl · 01-30-2004, 12:08 PM

Interesting tip. I thought moisture made them squeak more though?

Mine would be louder when I first fired it up on humid days, or dewy mornings, then once it ran for a while it would get a little bit quieter. Still not silent though, as it should be.

01-28-2004, 11:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
GrndNatnl Boost gives me wood. Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 5,924	Serp Belt Wow.. I'm impressed by the results of a simple task. I just put a new belt on the GN and its friggin amazing how much quieter the engine is. I had the loudest squeeling motor I ever heard, that it was embarassing. I thought I had another noisey alternator, but that wasnt the case at all. All that squealing and squawking was the belt. It had a 64" Dayco on it, that was getting pretty old, and I just put a 63.5" Goodyear gatorback belt on it, and its quiet as a mouse. Now I can hear all the OTHER noises the engine makes! Just figured I'd share, for any other TR rookies. If anyone has a noisey squeeling engine and assumes its an alternator or tensioner, try the belt first. (Or any females in the passenger seat.. ) AutoZone can get the Goodyear belts for $25. Better style poly-cogs allow for easier flex and less stress on the belt. The solid cogs on the Daycos get all cracked up after a while, like the one on mine was. Go with the 63.5" length too. Thats actually the size that is listed for our cars in the system. Others list the longer belt, and they're usually too loose. __________________ Matt Alexander 1987 Grand National 11.35 @ 116.7 mph -- 1.50 60' Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Club Founder & Delaware State Rep. Brainwashing children with Turbo Buick Supremacy since 2002. Last edited by GrndNatnl : 01-29-2004 at 12:01 AM.

01-30-2004, 09:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
FlyinGN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,982	matt, a quick test to see hoiw quiet your engine can be is to spray the belt with watner with a stray bottle as its running and all squeeking belts will be quiet for a few minutes If it does get quieter, its time for a new belt __________________ FlyinGN 87 GN flyin_gn@yahoo.com http://turbobuicks.net/gallery2/main...g2_itemId=6504

01-30-2004, 12:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
GrndNatnl Boost gives me wood. Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 5,924	Interesting tip. I thought moisture made them squeak more though? Mine would be louder when I first fired it up on humid days, or dewy mornings, then once it ran for a while it would get a little bit quieter. Still not silent though, as it should be. __________________ Matt Alexander 1987 Grand National 11.35 @ 116.7 mph -- 1.50 60' Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Club Founder & Delaware State Rep. Brainwashing children with Turbo Buick Supremacy since 2002.

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