Squealing Belt - Great Lakes XJ

Yodwinder

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Date: Aug 3, 2008

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When the AC is on, or the heat on the vent setting it squeals really loud. I tightened the belt pretty much as tight as I could get it without overtightening it, but it still squeals. What else could it be? __________________

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Could be bearing in ac/havc pump. __________________ 99 sport. rust bucket, DD, 3 car seats 04 wj (w/3 car seats too) DD duty for the lady

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I've been having the same problem with my Jeep. After I changed the belt it will squeal like crazy when I first turn the a/c on. I had put a new Goodyear gaterback belt on too. I changed it out with a Dayco and while not as bad, it still squeals sometimes. It is so loud it scares drivers that are beside me.

Funny thing is I NEVER had this problem until I changed the belt. If anything the belt is slightly tighter than it should be. One thing I did find though is the a/c was overcharged, and I think there was some liquid freon getting back to the compresser.

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The problem may be that you are OVER-tightening the belt. If it's really tight it will squeal just as bad as a really loose belt will. __________________ '93 XJ Cherokee Sport - build thread '89 XJ Cherokee Laredo - build thread '88 MJ Comanche Pioneer SWB - build thread '87 MJ Comanche LWB '94 YJ Wrangler - build thread

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Well the Haynes manual says how much slack there should be from pulley to pulley so maybe tomorrow when I don't have to work I'll go check that out. __________________

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