Mitsubishi: belt squealing

My eclipse 97 has been squealing on and off for a while now. When it first
started squealing it would squeal until it would slowly lose power. I have
had both a new battery put in and the timing belt ajusted. It's still
squealing on and off but hasn't gone dead in a while. I was also having
trouble getting it started but since getting the new battery it starts ok
as long as I turn the ignition to the accessory key postion first then
turn the car on.

Check all your other belts too mate, one may be worn and is slipping, and i
find it most annoying. There's a spray you can buy, but i would rather
tighten up any loose belts that deter the annoyance.

Peter


"bbeck" <com> wrote in message
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You dont adjust the timing belt. It has an auto tensioner. If you are
loosing electrical power and have a squealing belt, replace the belt. If it
is still doing it, suspect the alternator bearing.

--
Todd Honea

"Peter" <net.au> wrote in message
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Over here in Australia, cos of our severe hot climate, the main cause of
belt squealing, is slipping belts, re air cond and crank shadt belts. I
agree with Noboddy, timing belts are self tensioning, how-ever, slipping
belts will cause a squealing noise, and at at times is in the first few
minutes of starting the car and in cold weather. On the other hand, here in
Queensland, our severe heat, our belts tend to loosen up quicker than a car
in a colder climate, and the change over time, is quicker as well.

Hope this helps

Peter
"bbeck" <com> wrote in message
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Have just finished reading your reply about your new battery it could ber
your crank belt is loose and slipping and not fully charging your battery
via the alternator. Just a matter of re tensioning the crank belt through
the alternator adjuster.

Good luck

Peter

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"Peter" <net.au> wrote in message
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Also check that the crank pulley is not separating into two pieces.

Stewart DIBBS
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