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WEird sound from my alternator belt area IE: crank and alternator

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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 03:11 AM
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Default WEird sound from my alternator belt area IE: crank and alternator

I have this kinda swishing sound near my crank shaft pulley and alternator area like the belt i'm not too sure where...the sound only occurs when it's wet/raining or damp/...in hot weather there's no sound...

any ideas? need v belt changed?

i have 145,000kms on my motor d16z6 civic si
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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 03:18 AM
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Default Re: WEird sound from my alternator belt area IE: crank and alternator (5GCivic)

Belts usually squeak because of slippage.. They're either too loose or too old. A temporary solution would be to just tighten them up.. but since you have a lot of miles, you might want to replace them soon. Good Luck
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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 03:19 AM
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anyone know how much belts cost to replace?
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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 03:24 AM
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alternator, power steering, a/c.. all around 10 bucks each at pepboys/autozone/etc.
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Old Feb 22, 2003 | 03:00 PM
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well i guss i'll give that a try...
if it still sounds with new belts have any other ideas heh
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