Easy fix for Squeaky / Squealing Belt

[ilikerice]

I dont wanna start a problem. but most brand new belts, esp aftermarket will stretch given time. You can easily just tighten the belt without using those brackes and using a crowbar or lever of some sort to pull the alt. towards you while you tighten up your #2 bolt.

Your idea is very interesting though. My only problem is over tightening it and ruining your alt bearing for the newbies. And if that 3# bolt isnt of all the way because you can still overtighten it, the vibrations of the motor will shake it off and possible land inbetween a belt and pulley and shred it.

Just my 2 cents

[yaris2010RS]

Originally Posted by ilikerice

I dont wanna start a problem. but most brand new belts, esp aftermarket will stretch given time. You can easily just tighten the belt without using those brackes and using a crowbar or lever of some sort to pull the alt. towards you while you tighten up your #2 bolt.
Just my 2 cents

LOL, u my friend have never heard of the OCV valve have u lol

Good Job to the OP, very nice design

Simple, Easy, and Effective

there was another thread around here with a DIY on how to install a toyota tensioner