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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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ever since i put my bbk UDP on.....when my car idles it squeaks....not constant.....sounds exactly like crickets do on a summer night....almost identical.....what could be the cause??
Old Jan 31, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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anyone
Old Jan 31, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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CHeck your belt size? Its either to tight or too loose.
Old Jan 31, 2006 | 11:25 PM
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the kit said it used the stock belt....but could a bolt have come loose?
Old Jan 31, 2006 | 11:27 PM
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Its possible. Throw some WD-40 in the pulleys and see what it does.

I would try a new belt, it may say it takes a stock belt size but as a belt heats up it stretches and by putting smaller pulleys on may cause it to slip.
Old Jan 31, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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that makes since cuz it seems to do it once the car is warm
Old Feb 1, 2006 | 12:23 AM
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when was the last time you changed the belt? try one thats like 1/2 inch shorter too
Old Feb 1, 2006 | 12:30 AM
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the belt is about 8,000 miles old
Old Feb 1, 2006 | 02:02 AM
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It maybe worth spending the $20 for a shorter belt. Chances are you don't have enough tension and the belt is slipping.
Old Feb 1, 2006 | 02:11 AM
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Watch your battery voltage closely and make sure you alt. isn't doing the squeaking.
Those can get pretty loud when the bushing start to go.
If it is the belt, you can also try using some belt dressing and see if that works.



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