Dayco Serpentine Belts

Squealing serpentine belt on a Dodge Ram 1500
I put a brand new Dayco serpentine belt on on my truck back in July and it never made any noise/squealed. Well in December my truck decided to break the power steering pump. I had the repair shop fix it for a reasonable price and ever since then it has made this awful/annoying noise. I have tried putting WD-40 on it (cheapest way) and it goes away, but it always comes back. I then bought some belt dressing and that seemed to make it even worse. So as of now I am just ignoring it but when I have some more money I'll just got buy a new belt and hopefully that will fix it.

DAYCO's "W" PROFILE BELT
Automotive drive systems are far from perfect. Replacement belts are installed on vehicles with over 60k miles of service, and the replacement belt typically has to contend with slight misalignments and worn components. Dayco's new Poly Rib serpentine belt with "W" rib construction is engineered for the most demanding drives on the road today. Watch our video and visit www.daycoW.com for more information.

Pep Boys Examines Belt Noise with Dayco video
Here's a noisy Dodge Ram. To determine if that noise is a chirp or squeal, one method is to spray the rib side of the belt with water. If the noise diminishes or is temporarily eliminated and returns when the ribs dry out, the noise is chirp caused by pulley miss-alignment. Checking Alignment 1. Disconnect the battery for safety sake. 2. Use a straight edge or laser tool to check alignment a. (for either method the crankshaft pulley should be used for base or reference point) Align the straight edge around the crank shaft pulley then using a caliber measure the distance from the straight edge to the top of the second pulley rib. Lock the caliber on this distance. Next maintaining the two point contact on the crank shaft pulley, proceed to another pulley and check the distance between the straight edge and the second rib on the pulley. Any variation in the distance indicates misalignment. To use the laser tool, install it on the pulley being checked according to manufactures instructions. The power steering pulley is frequently the cause of misalignment because it is pressed on at the factory and not set to a stop point. The pulley is pressed on too little or too much. The correct install is to have the pulley even with the shaft. If the power steering pulley has been over-pressed a PS Pulley Pulling tool is needed. If the power steering pulley is "Under-pressed" a PS Pulley Installation tool is needed. Another seldom cause of misalignment is the water pump pulley. If the ...

2006 Ford Escape XLS - Accessory Drive Repair
Replacing the Serpentine Belt, Tensioner & Idler Pulleys on a 2006 Ford Escape XLS 2.3L I4 w/5-Speed Manual Transmission and A/C installed. The Symptom was Drive Belt Noise. Troubleshot by removing Old Drive Belt to check all Accessory Pulleys. Found Idler Pulley with a little too much Play and the Tensioner spring seemed a bit weak. Dealership Estimate: $412 (TAX Included) My Own Hands: $132 (TAX & S/H Included) SAVINGS: $280

DAYCO - SOLUTIONS TO BELT SQUEAL
Belt Squeal - A high pitched noise, typically lasting several seconds in duration. This type of noise will typically increase in volume as the engine speed increases, and is caused by relative slip between the belt and pulleys. Check out our video walking you through the troubleshooting process. Visit www.daycoW.com for more information.

BELT NOISE - Causes & Solutions (by Dayco)
Understand the type of noise coming from the belt, then start troubleshooting. This video provides the information needed to understand and fix the issue. In addition, there's alot of information on the web giving incorrect advice on how to check/fix belt noise. This video also provides a list of things NOT to do! For more information on belt chirp and squeal, please review the following YouTube videos. Solution to Belt Squeal: www.youtube.com Solution to Belt Chirp: www.youtube.com For even more detailed information, visit www.daycoW.com

Pep Boys' How to use Dayco Laser Alignment Tool video
Here is another great tool from Dayco to help you work smarter not harder and help you fix your noisy accessory drive problems the first time. Dayco Laser Alignment Tool not just another laser tool. The innovative Dayco design out-performs the others. First, the machined aluminum body is light weight and durable but keep in mind that this is a precision instrument and should be treated accordingly. Second, unlike other laser tools with cumbersome attachments, Dayco's has magnets that secure it into the reference pulley, usually the crankshaft pulley insuring a stable stage for an accurate laser projection. Third, the Dayco exclusive target component is also magnetic so it easily attaches and aligns with the grooves of the target pulley. Fourth, the specific target for the laser is the line that runs through the word "DAYCO." The laser projects a line not just a dot, a significant improvement over other laser tool designs. This projected line makes it possible to identify both axial and angular misalignment. All these features are designed to make everyday use quick, easy and accurate. Here's how it works: Never stare into the laser beam. Irreversible damage may occur. Before using the tool the vehicle's battery should be disconnected and the serpentine belt removed. Place the tool on the crankshaft pulley making sure it seats properly in the groves. The laser will automatically turn on when the micro-switch is engaged. Aim the laser at the desired pulley to be compared ...

Car Maintenance - How to fix a squeaky car belt tutorial
A step by step tutorial on how to fix a squeaky belt on a car. A great car maintenance tutorial After the long wait Car Maintenance is finally here! The highly requested and much anticipated tutorial has arrived. :)