1999 Chevy Camaro squealing noise

Tiny
SWITLER5255
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 56,000 MILES
I have a 99 Z28 Camaro, and I just replaced both the ac belt, and the main belt. Now there is a steady squeaking noise coming from that area. When the car is cold it makes the noise, but when you I have drove for about 10 minutes the noise goes away. I don't know if its a tensioner or a bade pulley, or something else. I hope someone can help me thanks.
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 AT 10:03 PM

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Tiny
ERNEST CLARK
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Your belt tensioner is adjusted too loosely. When your engine is cold, there's a slight play in the belts and they are slipping just enough to cause the squealing. As your engine warms up, the play tightens and the noise goes away.

If you don't adjust the tensioner correctly, the belts will wear prematurely.
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Saturday, January 9th, 2010 AT 9:16 AM

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