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Dodge Spirit Repair Question


Topics covered: Heater, Gas, Noise.
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Asked on November 3, 2007

Noisey Fan Belt

Hi-

i drive a dodge spirit. every time i start the car the fan belt squeals! if i press on the gas the sound gets louder! i have to wait for it to stop squealing before i put it in gear and go.

also, when i run the heater it squeals until i turn the heater off.

do i need a new belt? can i use a spray like Belt Dressing to make it stop?

thanks!
Avatar Asked by treym111

Answer

Replied on November 3, 2007

Generally speaking, if the belt makes noise, it's for 2 reasons, either it's old and fraying, or it's loose, if it's one belt, called a sepentine, you need to change it and the tensioner...

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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Replied on November 3, 2007

there are two belts. the skinnier one is fraying a little and the wider one is fine.

Tiny Response from treym111
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