gdem69
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- Sep 23, 2008
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Laval,
Quebec_Canada
Its been a good year (ever since i had to replace my engine) that my alternator/ac/powersteering belt made that anoying noise that all 2g dsm owners are very familiar with. Its happens when its cold outside and you start the car, it happens when you turn your lights on at night, when you use your vents in the car and when you do tight turns while parking.
The two big issues are the tensioner for the atlernator and the bolt that holds the tensioner in place. I sent my car to two garages and both told me that my pullys have to be aligned and that i would possibly have to change most of my pullys (typical for mechanics to make a simple fix a big issue)
How To Fix Your Belt (Atleast How I Fixed Mine)
First check if the belt is worn out. in most cases because the belt has been squeaking for so long, chances are that you will need to replace it. To replace it, you will need to jack up your car and loosen the bolt underneeth the altonator which is holding it in place. then play around with the tensioner on your alternator making sure that your are loosening it and not tightening. with a lot of patients and a bit of time because its so tight and awakward, you will be able to slip that old worn out belt and replace it with a bran new one.
Then check the bolt that goes from left to right through the tensioner. One of my issues was that this specific bolt would get loose very often so i purchased a new nut with a nylon linning in it so it would prevent it from getting loose again. It worked out beautifully.
Then compare the tension of your belt to the belt which is to the left of your alternator. Obviousily to adjust the tension for your belt loosen the nut and bolt that hold the tensioner in place (the one described above that goes from left to right) and then tighten your tensioner accordingly. I think that this is the problem with most of these mitsubishi's the altinator tensioner.
Finally im going to let many in on a little secret that my friend told me. There is no risk in this but just the same do it at your own risk because i dont want to be responcible for anyones actions. Take a wax candle and rub it on the inside of your belt gently so that you dont ruin any of the groovs. Your soposeto do this while the car is on (while the belt is in motion) but because it is so tight i would never suggest for anyone to do this, it is really too dangerous. also jack up the car on the drivers side if you have a gst or gsx, you will find the same belt underneeth (the one closest to the drivers side tire) and continue to rub your wax candle on it to cover as much surface as possible. Dont exagerate with the candle because you dont need to put that much just pass it through your belt 4 or 5 times max.
Once everything is checked and done properly it is almost guaranteed that your car will never sqeak again and trust me it is a hudge relief because it was driving me crazzy as it has been to many. I put it through a test last night driving on a pretty cold night with my lights and vents on while parallel parking and to my supprise i didnt hear a single noise from that belt. What a relief!!! i wish all thoes who attemt to finally fix their belts all the luck possible. Hopefully my tips will lead you to success.
The two big issues are the tensioner for the atlernator and the bolt that holds the tensioner in place. I sent my car to two garages and both told me that my pullys have to be aligned and that i would possibly have to change most of my pullys (typical for mechanics to make a simple fix a big issue)
How To Fix Your Belt (Atleast How I Fixed Mine)
First check if the belt is worn out. in most cases because the belt has been squeaking for so long, chances are that you will need to replace it. To replace it, you will need to jack up your car and loosen the bolt underneeth the altonator which is holding it in place. then play around with the tensioner on your alternator making sure that your are loosening it and not tightening. with a lot of patients and a bit of time because its so tight and awakward, you will be able to slip that old worn out belt and replace it with a bran new one.
Then check the bolt that goes from left to right through the tensioner. One of my issues was that this specific bolt would get loose very often so i purchased a new nut with a nylon linning in it so it would prevent it from getting loose again. It worked out beautifully.
Then compare the tension of your belt to the belt which is to the left of your alternator. Obviousily to adjust the tension for your belt loosen the nut and bolt that hold the tensioner in place (the one described above that goes from left to right) and then tighten your tensioner accordingly. I think that this is the problem with most of these mitsubishi's the altinator tensioner.
Finally im going to let many in on a little secret that my friend told me. There is no risk in this but just the same do it at your own risk because i dont want to be responcible for anyones actions. Take a wax candle and rub it on the inside of your belt gently so that you dont ruin any of the groovs. Your soposeto do this while the car is on (while the belt is in motion) but because it is so tight i would never suggest for anyone to do this, it is really too dangerous. also jack up the car on the drivers side if you have a gst or gsx, you will find the same belt underneeth (the one closest to the drivers side tire) and continue to rub your wax candle on it to cover as much surface as possible. Dont exagerate with the candle because you dont need to put that much just pass it through your belt 4 or 5 times max.
Once everything is checked and done properly it is almost guaranteed that your car will never sqeak again and trust me it is a hudge relief because it was driving me crazzy as it has been to many. I put it through a test last night driving on a pretty cold night with my lights and vents on while parallel parking and to my supprise i didnt hear a single noise from that belt. What a relief!!! i wish all thoes who attemt to finally fix their belts all the luck possible. Hopefully my tips will lead you to success.