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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Cockney Boy on May 02, 2011, 05:11:20 PM

Title: Screaching Belt or tensioner (where to get the kit from)
Post by: Cockney Boy on May 02, 2011, 05:11:20 PM

I'm getting the nasty screeching sound from the belt on my 4.0L TJ. So i think its time for a change. I understand that you can buy kits that include the belt, tensioner and also the oil pump. Any of you guys recommend a good supplier?

Title: Re: Screaching Belt or tensioner (where to get the kit from)
Post by: isle of man on May 02, 2011, 06:09:23 PM

Franchise dealer - cheaper than you think!!!

Title: Re: Screaching Belt or tensioner (where to get the kit from)
Post by: MOCAJ on May 02, 2011, 06:27:39 PM

yep try the stealer first, then when you have it off check all the pulleys for play, tightness

then go from there and a tip, make a drawing of the way the belts run before removing  :greggmo:

Title: Re: Screaching Belt or tensioner (where to get the kit from)
Post by: MOCAJ on May 02, 2011, 06:34:33 PM

and if dealers too much, lighty's stock them, just make sure you tell them the OD of the pulley and whether its ribbed or plain, fitted one today here  :greggmo:

Title: Re: Screaching Belt or tensioner (where to get the kit from)
Post by: Cockney Boy on May 02, 2011, 07:00:20 PM

Cheers guys

Title: Re: Screaching Belt or tensioner (where to get the kit from)
Post by: Mike Pavelin on May 02, 2011, 08:31:58 PM

Quote from: Cockney Boy on May 02, 2011, 05:11:20 PM

I'm getting the nasty screeching sound from the belt on my 4.0L TJ. So i think its time for a change. I understand that you can buy kits that include the belt, tensioner and also the oil pump. Any of you guys recommend a good supplier?

Erm..... are we thinking this is some kind of cam belt? Oil pump? it's under the distributor in the sump. The serpentine belt (which I assume is what you mean) doesn't come in a kit of parts. Get a new one, when it's off spin the idler pulleys, alternator and water pump and make sure they run nice and smooth, if one is rough replace that too.

Title: Re: Screaching Belt or tensioner (where to get the kit from)
Post by: Cockney Boy on May 02, 2011, 08:35:29 PM

Sorry meant to have said water pump not the oil pump ( doh)