Belt squeak on upshift

blue00gt · 05-22-2002, 03:00 PM

I've noticed that recently the fan belt has started to chirp when I shift hard into 3rd gear. I have heard before that the belt tensioner can go out on 4.6 GT's. Is this a sign that mine is going to take a dump?

98SteedaGT · 05-22-2002, 03:21 PM

Mine used to do that too. I replaced the belt with the Dayco type V-Belt and it hasn't chirped since. The Dayco belt I have actually whines as it gets faster, and sounds like a gear drive..

05-22-2002, 03:00 PM	#1
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Belt squeak on upshift I've noticed that recently the fan belt has started to chirp when I shift hard into 3rd gear. I have heard before that the belt tensioner can go out on 4.6 GT's. Is this a sign that mine is going to take a dump? __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

05-22-2002, 03:21 PM	#2
98SteedaGT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 330	Mine used to do that too. I replaced the belt with the Dayco type V-Belt and it hasn't chirped since. The Dayco belt I have actually whines as it gets faster, and sounds like a gear drive.. __________________ // 1998 GT-Steeda Conversion \\ -- Sold // Now own 2001 F-150 SuperCrew 5.4L \\

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