# \#belts **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/belts/588.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Just replaced hydraulic tensioner on my 2011 Honda odyssey now making this noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-replaced-hydraulic-tensioner-on-my-2011-honda-odyssey-now-making-this-noise/200537)
**Author:** [@don1215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don1215)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-replaced-hydraulic-tensioner-on-my-2011-honda-odyssey-now-making-this-noise/200537 "2025-06-05T14:43:44Z")
Coming from the belt any ideas? --- ## [2000 Ford Focus - Squeaky belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-squeaky-belt/189747)
**Author:** [@Debbie59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Debbie59)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-squeaky-belt/189747 "2023-03-24T22:16:12Z")
Squeaky noise on right front by belt --- ## [23 year old serpentine belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/23-year-old-serpentine-belt/187650)
**Author:** [@realrobd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realrobd)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/23-year-old-serpentine-belt/187650 "2023-01-07T04:59:20Z")
I’ve come unto possession of a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1 Car was always garaged and only has 48k miles on it. I have no way of knowing how old the current belt is and I’m a bit apprehensive about ignoring it, even… --- ## [Car won't start after timing belt replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-timing-belt-replacement/46832)
**Author:** [@civicowner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/civicowner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-timing-belt-replacement/46832 "2020-04-19T20:08:32Z")
I have a 2001 Honda Civic EX with 110,000 miles. Last weekend I decided to change the timing belt. I own the Honda Service Manual for this car, and I followed the instructions exactly. After putting everything back to… --- ## [Squealing sound after new belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-sound-after-new-belt/157850)
**Author:** [@CRH\_000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CRH_000)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-sound-after-new-belt/157850 "2020-02-03T18:56:50Z")
I have an 08 Nissan Sentra SE-R. Took it to Valvoline a month ago for an oil change and got talked into having my serpentine belt replaced. I didn’t have any issues with my car until a few days ago, it’s making a squeali… --- ## [How often does a timing belt need replaced on 2005 Honday Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-does-a-timing-belt-need-replaced-on-2005-honday-odyssey/59113)
**Author:** [@steve30601](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steve30601)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-does-a-timing-belt-need-replaced-on-2005-honday-odyssey/59113 "2019-10-21T18:49:52Z")
How often does a timing belt need replaced on a 2005 Honday Odyssey Van. I have almost 95000 miles on the van and have not replaced it yet but was wondering what are the suggestions or mileage requirements. Then 2nd ques… --- ## [6 Cyl 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee sounds like it's grinding marbles in the engine!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-cyl-1999-jeep-grand-cherokee-sounds-like-its-grinding-marbles-in-the-engine/20654)
**Author:** [@TerryOBrien](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryOBrien)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-cyl-1999-jeep-grand-cherokee-sounds-like-its-grinding-marbles-in-the-engine/20654 "2019-09-07T21:21:55Z")
Hi, My Jeep started making vague grinding noises from the front of the engine. I've tried to isolate the noise using a tube as a stethoscope but haven't done better than identifying that it's from the front of the e… --- ## [Timing belt replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement/56055)
**Author:** [@hawkeye72](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hawkeye72)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement/56055 "2019-05-27T12:49:45Z")
I have a 2005 Buick Lacrosse with the six cylinder engine that has 140,000 miles. I want to keep this car for another 60,000 and wonder if I should replace the timing belt as a precaution or keep driving until it fails. … --- ## [Car voltage is low under load](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-voltage-is-low-under-load/133375)
**Author:** [@hartwelljlogan\_145224](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hartwelljlogan_145224)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-voltage-is-low-under-load/133375 "2019-01-29T17:49:01Z")
Hello! I have a 2006 Suzuki XL7. I’m looking for on advice on what could be possibly wrong with it. The major issue is that it has a chirping noise. It also has voltage under 13 volts when it is under load but over 14 i… --- ## [Diagnostic Help 2004 Accord (possible belt issue)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnostic-help-2004-accord-possible-belt-issue/121541)
**Author:** [@Zarathuztra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zarathuztra)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnostic-help-2004-accord-possible-belt-issue/121541 "2018-07-24T03:21:25Z")
I have in the past (2) days experienced this issue (3) times. I’m driving, the check battery light comes on and the power steering shuts off (wheel becomes very difficult to turn) for a period of about 2-4 seconds. On th… --- ## [Timing Belt Replaced--Check Engine Light Afterwards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replaced-check-engine-light-afterwards/9195)
**Author:** [@mattdade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattdade)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replaced-check-engine-light-afterwards/9195 "2018-05-25T16:44:53Z")
I had my timing belt changed for my 2001 Honda Civic on Friday at 110K miles. Before I took the car into the shop, there were no problems. Ten minutes after driving away, the check engine light came on, and the car had t… --- ## [Timing Belt for 2004 VW Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-for-2004-vw-jetta/22203)
**Author:** [@cjconn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjconn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-for-2004-vw-jetta/22203 "2018-03-27T16:10:35Z")
My dealer repairperson tells me that at 90,000 I need to have the timing belt changed on my 2004 Jetta...costing "about $1,000." Can anyone tell me if this is necessary? Thanks! --- ## [2016 Dodge Ram 1500 belt noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-1500-belt-noise/113749)
**Author:** [@ChipPybas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChipPybas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-dodge-ram-1500-belt-noise/113749 "2018-03-15T16:18:36Z")
My belt squeals when I first start my truck on a cold morning. Squeals for short period of time then goes away. 2016 Dodge Ram. Is this bad or do I need to replace belt? --- ## [Mechanic disconnected my working AC to fix serp. squeak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-disconnected-my-working-ac-to-fix-serp-squeak/112371)
**Author:** [@lunawilde](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lunawilde)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2018, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-disconnected-my-working-ac-to-fix-serp-squeak/112371 "2018-02-23T19:35:06Z")
Thanks for reading! First let me say I am not a car expert by any means. I drive. And that’s about it. I really need some advice on how to handle a bind a repair shop has put me in. I drive an 08 Caliber I bought second… --- ## [After timing belt change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-timing-belt-change/60740)
**Author:** [@young2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/young2011)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-timing-belt-change/60740 "2018-02-04T14:43:23Z")
I have a 98 Honda Accord 4 cylinder with 110k miles on it. It used to be very quite and drives smoothly. I recently had my timing belt and water pump replaced. Right after i got my car back from my mechanic, the driving … --- ## [Front Seat belt locks up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-seat-belt-locks-up/58913)
**Author:** [@LT2211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LT2211)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-seat-belt-locks-up/58913 "2018-02-03T20:40:10Z")
The front passenger seat belt locks up, pinning the wife to the seat in a most uncomfortable manner. The inertia lock, locks, and can't be moved. This annoys the wife and that, of course, is not a good thing. Honda has c… --- ## [1992 Paseo belt squeal hard to track down - much details inside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-paseo-belt-squeal-hard-to-track-down-much-details-inside/109113)
**Author:** [@MarkyMayhem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkyMayhem)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-paseo-belt-squeal-hard-to-track-down-much-details-inside/109113 "2017-11-10T20:52:07Z")
Hello all - not my first post here, but I am pretty new. Got a 1992 Paseo with 109,xxx on the clock \[supposed junk yard motor swap with cluster, car supposedly has about 30k more on it\] I’m at 117,xxx now - the cam/cr… --- ## [Timing Belt Broke on 2003 Toyota Camry LE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-broke-on-2003-toyota-camry-le/28631)
**Author:** [@samriz99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samriz99)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-broke-on-2003-toyota-camry-le/28631 "2017-03-04T20:46:33Z")
Just two days ago bought this Camry LE used from a private party, have no warranty and today it appears the timing belt broke. I wondering what type of damage to expect. It is a 2003 Camry LE, what could be the worst sce… --- ## [Installing Serpentine Belt - 93 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Ave](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-serpentine-belt-93-chrysler-new-yorker-5th-ave/33431)
**Author:** [@sugardaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sugardaddy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/installing-serpentine-belt-93-chrysler-new-yorker-5th-ave/33431 "2017-02-12T15:36:05Z")
Today, I'm going to be trying to install my Serpentine Belt back onto my 93 93 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Ave. It came off this morning when I sprayed belt conditioner in the wrong spot. I found this diagram... http… --- ## [Timing belts vs. timing chains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belts-vs-timing-chains/62128)
**Author:** [@dorseyh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dorseyh)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belts-vs-timing-chains/62128 "2017-01-01T23:25:50Z")
Do all cars now have timing belts, instead of chains? I suspect belts cost less than chains, so car companies skimp by using belts. Belts typically are supposed to be replace at 60K miles and is an expensive re… --- ## [1994 Altima](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-altima/93732)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_22802](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob_22802)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2016, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-altima/93732 "2016-07-04T03:27:41Z")
My 1994 Nissan Altima is a great little car with an unknown number of miles, though my best estimate is around 150k. Every time the air conditioner compressor kicks in it drags the engine down significantly when at idle,… --- ## [My Ford Taurus 1995 started squeaking really loudy. Can I safely drive it for a couple days?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-ford-taurus-1995-started-squeaking-really-loudy-can-i-safely-drive-it-for-a-couple-days/93517)
**Author:** [@Albuquerque\_Sallie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Albuquerque_Sallie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 8:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-ford-taurus-1995-started-squeaking-really-loudy-can-i-safely-drive-it-for-a-couple-days/93517 "2016-06-23T08:52:58Z")
My ford taurus 1995 started squeaking really loudly. I think it is probably a belt and I plan to take it to a mechanic as soon as possible. No one is open on Sundays to look at it and I need to use the car. Would it be s… --- ## [Power steering trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-trouble/93031)
**Author:** [@ccar13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccar13)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-trouble/93031 "2016-04-16T03:04:40Z")
So my problem is with the power steering belt alignment, and with the tensioner pulley. There are a few issues. The pulley itself doesn't spin when tightened to the frame, but seems to spin fine without being tightened… --- ## [Squealing belt and stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-belt-and-stuff/92986)
**Author:** [@oogabooga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oogabooga)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-belt-and-stuff/92986 "2016-04-10T04:05:31Z")
'91 Civic hatchback, 5 speed A couple of issues have cropped up recently, and I would like to hear your opinions on how best to resolve them. My main issue however is what I believe to be a squealing serpentine belt; bu… --- ## [2001 Mitsubishi Mirage repair manual - driving without belt that connects to compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-mirage-repair-manual-driving-without-belt-that-connects-to-compressor/90519)
**Author:** [@cubiclemax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cubiclemax)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2015, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-mirage-repair-manual-driving-without-belt-that-connects-to-compressor/90519 "2015-11-04T15:47:45Z")
Unable to find a Haynes or Chilton repair manual for the 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage. Is this vehicle the "same as" another make / model? While I want the repair manual (not a factory service manual), my immediate need is t… --- ## [2001 nissan sentra Belts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-sentra-belts/91057)
**Author:** [@Stan-the-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stan-the-man)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-nissan-sentra-belts/91057 "2015-09-01T23:14:42Z")
I have a 2001 Nissan Sentra with about 62K miles. I've never changed the serpentine belt (or timing chain/belt for that matter, if it has one). Its a station car with the occasional 2-4 hour highway trip assigned to it. I… --- ## [Squeak on Right Side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeak-on-right-side/89885)
**Author:** [@SilverMoon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SilverMoon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeak-on-right-side/89885 "2015-05-05T21:02:05Z")
So I have a 2003 Ford Tauraus. I took my car in last week for its regular 10,000 mile check up. While there, I asked the mechanic to check my fan belt as I had experienced some squeaking in that area. When I first not… --- ## [Which belt is squealing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-belt-is-squealing/89629)
**Author:** [@Mike123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike123)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2015, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-belt-is-squealing/89629 "2015-04-19T18:05:58Z")
Hi guys, I have a 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2.0L 4-cylinder, automatic. It has two V-belts. Belt #1: Water pump, alternator. Belt #2: Water pump, power steering pump. One of the belts has been squealing but I cannot deter… --- ## [2002 Mazda Protege Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-protege-timing-belt/88857)
**Author:** [@Bobjohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobjohn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2015, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-protege-timing-belt/88857 "2015-01-29T04:18:05Z")
Hi. Recently bought a 2002 mazda protege ES with 30K on the odometer. Bought it from a dealer, not the only other owner (original), but mileage seems to check out (so far). BUT, there's many years on the timing belt a… --- ## [Early failure drive belt?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-failure-drive-belt/88522)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-failure-drive-belt/88522 "2015-01-03T02:01:14Z")
2009 Sonata; about 82K miles. Drive belt was replaced in July, about 6K miles ago, by Trusted Independent Mechanic in El Paso. Now, Trusted Independent Mechanic in DC area replaced it again because one of the belt's ri… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/belts/588.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=belts)