I posted this question in the wrong section of the forum last time and wanted too see if I could get some more answers.
I started experiencing a squeaking noise on cold starts, especially now with the weather in the 20s in the morning. It doesn't stop/change when I turn on/off the AC. Any ideas of what it could be? Belt seems like it is in good shape but the car has 60k and I dont know if it has been changed before or not, the noise is noticeable when driving with the window open where the sound can resonate off of other cars on the road and it becomes pretty much silent when the car warms up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDj-...ature=youtu.be

 

Probably due for a belt/tensioner change at 60K. Could also be a bearing starting to go on one of the other pulleys.

 

Gunna have to get it checked soon, once the weather gets a little better.

 

10 minute swap on the tensioner

 

surfnazi - could you please post instructions on how to change the tensioner in about 10 minutes?


Thank you.

 

Release tension on belt unbolt tensioner put in new one maybe it's from doing it many times over and over

 

surfnazi - could you please list the tools you need to release the tension on the belt, and unbolt the tensioner?


Thank you.

 

Google is great.

Serpentine Belt Tool Kit

Belt install:

https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...an-09-g37.html

 

Just make sure you NEVER use belt dressing to try to quiet belt squeal

 

I personally have never used it, but I work in a parts store and have sold it a few times. Could you explain why to not use it? Pure curiosity