Whole new set of probelms. . .just great -__-
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illmatic
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actually forget about that, out of my probelms what can i fix this weekend? Since im sure shipping for those parts wont come til next week. Can i fix that screech in my turning? or a shop has to do that, because when i hear the word belt when pertaining to cars they usually say leave that to the pros.
djzachtyler
Looking for my next Teg..
Changing out a PS belt i pretty simple.. most belts are for that matter as the associated component they turn (alternator, PS pump, AC pump) all have pivot bolts and locking / tensioner bolts that keep em secure... it is usually as easy as loosening the latter bolt allowing the PS pump to pivot towards the engine and removing the belt ( you may have to loosen other apparatus to get the belts off but as memory serves PS belt is outermost).
Once you got the belt off u slap the new one on with a light coat of belt dressing to prevent slippage while it breaks in. one very important point is you do not want to over tighten the belt on the pully... this can cause your new belt to get eaten up... there should only be enough tension on the belt for it to turn the pump... Generally you can get the belt tight enough by pulling on the PS pump toward you with enough pressure to get all the slack out of the belt.. (no not use a lever) and tightening the tensioner bolt back up. Make sure you have all bolts good and tight, and if you have Ny-Lock nuts on em make sure the nylon ring isn't overly work... components like alternator, PS & AC pumps can come loose due to engine vibration if the bolts aren't good and tight.
Once you got the belt off u slap the new one on with a light coat of belt dressing to prevent slippage while it breaks in. one very important point is you do not want to over tighten the belt on the pully... this can cause your new belt to get eaten up... there should only be enough tension on the belt for it to turn the pump... Generally you can get the belt tight enough by pulling on the PS pump toward you with enough pressure to get all the slack out of the belt.. (no not use a lever) and tightening the tensioner bolt back up. Make sure you have all bolts good and tight, and if you have Ny-Lock nuts on em make sure the nylon ring isn't overly work... components like alternator, PS & AC pumps can come loose due to engine vibration if the bolts aren't good and tight.
tito59
sofarsoclean
about your over heating problem, it could be your fan isnt working properly, i had the same problem with my 97 ls the wires connected to the fan were slowly breaking apart. the fan wouldnt turn on and the engine would over heat if i kept it on while standing still. after i got that done i never had a over heating problem again.
illmatic
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Lol i know now to never get my car serviced there :rolf:
Thanks for the guide, but one more thing my steering seems fine so if it was my power steering wouldnt i feel a more tight or more loose steering? all i feel right now are some abnormal vibrations, and that god awful screech
Yea if anything that stock fans has got to go, ill try that before i buy a whole new radiator, seems the smart way to go
Charly[horse]
Name = John
The a/t cooler will fit. I used it on mine.
SiDream
New Member
On your overheating issue, just to cover bases, but did you make sure there is no air in the system? Air is notorious for causing overheat issues in the coolant dept. Also, is there coolant in there or just water? Just wondering if you covered those steps first. Check your fluids, if your PS res is low, when you turn you could be hearing it whine.