Squeeks on start up

[98EclipseGST06]

Alright heres what I got going on when I start my car up when its cold, or after a do or just sometimes I havent started it in a few hours, I start to go and my car makes these crazy loud squeeking noise, I think its the belts but im not sure? Anyone know what could be happening and if so what you would recommend getting it replaced with.

 

[fallenauthority]

Belts sound like the problem, they are like 20 bucks for the alternator belt and like 15 for the power steering belt, and i dont know how much the AC belt is. Will probably take only about 30 minutes to replace them, maybe a little longer if its your first time. Make sure you tension them very well, i didnt tension mine correctly and they ran fine for a day then squealed like a banshee the next morning. Anything but Gatorback belts work great.

 

[brodiedehass]

Be sure to check your harmonic dampener (crank pulley). The rubber in it can deteriorate and allow the outer ring to slip. Check and see if it is loose or make a mark with some white-out, drive the car a bit, and if the line doesn't line up thats your problem. I had this happen on 3 of my DSMs.

 

[Defiant]

Harmonic balancer, yet again.

 

[Gst18]

Do your belts look worn?

If yes replace and adjust tension.

If not just adjust tension and see if that helps.

 

[gsxAWDdsm692]

Yea i have the same problem.

 

[98EclipseGST06]

thanks for the info everyone, I will let you guys know the outcome tomorrow. (my day off) Finally get to work on the eclipse