whine 2 tones loose belt?

2.5RSMatt · 03-29-2004, 05:10 PM

When my car idles and revs under 2K I hear a whinning sound. I think it most likely can be the cause of a loose belt because of when installing my UD Pulley the belt slipped once or twice. The noise is very very annoying and I wanna know if it can cause any damage if I leave it on for another week or so because I don't have much time on my hands to get a smaller belt. btw it's been doing this for about 3 days and is progressivly getting worse.

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darioc · 03-29-2004, 05:45 PM

i had that whining when i installed my udp too. i got it fixed and just lately it started again only when i have my lights on at night though! its a loose belt. it is very annoying!

2.5RSMatt · 03-29-2004, 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by darioc
i had that whining when i installed my udp too. i got it fixed and just lately it started again only when i have my lights on at night though! its a loose belt. it is very annoying!

did a new smaller belt fix the issue? I know I need a new one because its fully cranked and tightened and still isn't as tight as it should be.

darioc · 03-30-2004, 12:03 AM

you need smaller belts when you get a udp. it should of listed possible choices in the directions that came with the pulley. yes, they are smaller, significantly. you didn't install different, smaller belts with the pulley?

2.5RSMatt · 03-30-2004, 12:06 AM

I installed belts from a buddie who has an L. The issue was we couldn't get out to get a new belt and the one he had fit but only to a certain point, but a lot better than any big stock belt. I've only heard it majorly slip twice but otherwise it's just started to do this noise.

Know if it's terribly bad to leave it making to noise for more than a couple days?

darioc · 03-30-2004, 12:17 AM

well i would just get new belts. im sure its not good. i have to get my noise fixed too.

03-29-2004, 05:10 PM	#1
2.5RSMatt Scooby Specialist Member#: 30497 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 00 RSTi FUK HDR	whine 2 tones loose belt? When my car idles and revs under 2K I hear a whinning sound. I think it most likely can be the cause of a loose belt because of when installing my UD Pulley the belt slipped once or twice. The noise is very very annoying and I wanna know if it can cause any damage if I leave it on for another week or so because I don't have much time on my hands to get a smaller belt. btw it's been doing this for about 3 days and is progressivly getting worse. -Matt L * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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03-29-2004, 05:45 PM	#2
darioc Scooby Specialist Member#: 35695 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: 06281 Vehicle: 02 RST 98 Outback 92 Wrangler	i had that whining when i installed my udp too. i got it fixed and just lately it started again only when i have my lights on at night though! its a loose belt. it is very annoying!

03-30-2004, 12:03 AM	#4
darioc Scooby Specialist Member#: 35695 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: 06281 Vehicle: 02 RST 98 Outback 92 Wrangler	you need smaller belts when you get a udp. it should of listed possible choices in the directions that came with the pulley. yes, they are smaller, significantly. you didn't install different, smaller belts with the pulley?

03-30-2004, 12:06 AM	#5
2.5RSMatt Scooby Specialist Member#: 30497 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 00 RSTi FUK HDR	I installed belts from a buddie who has an L. The issue was we couldn't get out to get a new belt and the one he had fit but only to a certain point, but a lot better than any big stock belt. I've only heard it majorly slip twice but otherwise it's just started to do this noise. Know if it's terribly bad to leave it making to noise for more than a couple days?

03-30-2004, 12:17 AM	#6
darioc Scooby Specialist Member#: 35695 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: 06281 Vehicle: 02 RST 98 Outback 92 Wrangler	well i would just get new belts. im sure its not good. i have to get my noise fixed too.