1987 Cadillac Brougham A/C/ belt noise

REELDEN

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1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

Friend changed the water pump on 87 Caddy Brougham Fleetwood. When all the belts were put on starting it the A/C. Belt squealed very loud. Belt was tight. Is it too loose or too tight? Also worked for 8 hours first day with hood up, second day 3 hours but then would not turn over, but lights worked. Would the hood light cause the battery to drain? Thank you!

Sunday, June 6th, 2010 AT 3:59 PM

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

check that there is not to much deflection in the belt, it may be a bit loose, re charge the battery and get it load tested, if it is a bit down on condition, the bonnet light may well cause it do go flat in this time frame.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Sunday, June 6th, 2010 AT 7:11 PM

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Thanks Mark. He replaced all 4 belts and the belt seemed tight. The A/C compressor would not make noise like belt squealing would it? If the squealing would stop could drive around and charge the battery
Thanks again

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Sunday, June 6th, 2010 AT 7:23 PM