Hey Guys,

Just received my blazer again after it was on the go for almost 2 months, had it shipped over to Switzerland where I could now finally pick it up again. One thing I noticed is that the serpentine belt is squealing like crazy. Took it off, checked it (already replaced it back in December) cleaned the Idler pulley made sure everything spins freely, but still no difference.

I assume it's the belt tensioner, but before I go out and buy a new one ( more expensive over here in Switzerland, not just 40$) I wanted to check in with you guys to see what you think of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eZfDXwVB2I

Video of it squealing, I have the feeling it is getting worse, the car has 113k miles on it and I'm guessing it is still the original tensioner.

Well if I pour water on the belt it stops till the water is gone again. Got that tip from the blazerforum, does anyone know what that is and what I can do to get it gone permanently? A new belt maybe? I also tried listening with the mechanics stetoscope and didn't hear any sounds that would be cause for conserne.

Cedric

P.S. I know it's not a thirdgen but I gotta work my way up to one again, one american car at a time

 

I would like to know too. I am fighting this same issue on my bird. I replaced the belt with a nice gates belt and still no beans. I am thinking a new tensioner?