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04-08-2011, 03:49 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2007 yaris hatchback Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: florida
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serpentine belt for 2007 yaris hatchback
hi, just a question. i had my serpentine belt replaced at firestone and about two days later there was a loud screeching noise when i would start the car and also when i would accelerate. i took it back and the mechanic said the belt was loose and he said he would tighten the belt. that worked for about a week and now the noise is faint but still there when i accelerate sometimes. any suggestions or advice? thanks
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04-08-2011, 04:10 PM | #2 |
Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009
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could be still loose or too tight. to check yourself Simply press the belt with your finger,
halfway across the suspended area. If a belt can be depressed more than ½ inch its too loose
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04-08-2011, 04:10 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: savannah, ga
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get OEM belts and take it to another mechanic.. ive always had issues buying belst from aftermarket part stores dayco, driverite, etc.. they all seem to stretch after a week so if i do a belt job on someones car i tell them, i only install OEM belts.. u will be retightening aftermarket belts for weeks.. i personally have never had a problem with oem belts. just my 2 pennies
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04-08-2011, 04:19 PM | #4 |
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make sure both bolts that attach the alternator are tight....thats how you tension the serpentine belt...
if the tension is correct, once the belt streches it should be fine...
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04-09-2011, 09:22 AM | #5 |
Drives: 2007 yaris hatchback Join Date: Apr 2011
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thanks so much for your time and info
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