chiselmonkey
09-20-2002, 11:22 PM
alright i was just wondering if there is any quick fix for the chirpin belt problem??? This is kinda beginnin to tick me off, i got rid off the LT1 cause of all the problems now i have only owned the LS1 for three weeks and this is starting.
Damn it would be nice to atleast be able to drive the freakin car but how emabarrasing is to to be in a nice lookin car but the engine sounds like a cricket being raped.
Jr.
XKnightRider
09-20-2002, 11:35 PM
Are you using underdrive pullies?
chiselmonkey
09-20-2002, 11:39 PM
Nope just the factory pullies...
XKnightRider
09-21-2002, 12:01 AM
What year is your car, how many miles? Maybe it's time for new one. Or else you have so oil or stuff on the pullies. Take off the belt and clean it and the pullies with with alcohol or something see if that helps. If not get a new belt, if it's still makeing noise it may not be the belt, but the alternator.
chiselmonkey
09-21-2002, 12:05 AM
cool, thanks for the info, anyway it is a 99 with 39000 miles. i will try to take it off and clean it and see what happens.. thanks ..
Jr
XKnightRider
09-21-2002, 12:37 AM
Also, when you have it off look on the inside of the belt if there are cracks....replace it!
jgkinsofla
09-21-2002, 02:45 AM
Accessory Drive Belt - Squeak/Chirp Noise
BULLETIN NUMBER: 00-06-01-008
SECTION: 06 - Engine/Propulsion System
DATE: March 2000
SUBJECT: Accessory Drive Belt Squeak/Chirp Noise (Install New Double Row Idler Pulley, Generator Bracket and Serpentine Belt)
MODELS:
1998-2000 Chevrolet Camaro
1998-2000 Pontiac Firebird
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint Y2107225 with 5.7L V8 Engine (VIN G - RPO LS1)
CONDITION: Some customers may comment on a squeak/chirp noise coming from the accessory drive serpentine belt. The noise will be most noticeable at idle and low engine speeds.
CAUSE: The serpentine belt squeak/chirp noise may be caused by misalignment between the idler pulley and crankshaft pulley. A slight rocking motion of the idler pulley causes the misalignment, which results in noise.
CORRECTION: To correct this condition on vehicles built prior to the above VIN breakpoint, install the new generator bracket, double row idler pulley and serpentine belt following Service Manual procedures.
Important: The new generator bracket can be identified by the depth of the idler pulley mounting pilot. The pilot dimension (2) on the new generator bracket is 10 mm. Dimension (2) on the previous bracket was 8.3 mm.
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Here's some prices -
Desc / Part# / Dealer / ALL GM Parts (on-line)
Double Idler pulley / 12563326 / 41.26 / 30.81
Alternator Bracket / 12563327 / 16.18 / 12.08
Serpentine Belt / 12562626 / 31.25 / 20.48
Shipping & Handling - ALL GM Parts - 9.95
TOTAL / Dealer - 88.69 + tax / ALL GM - 73.32
ALL G.M. Parts website -
http://www.parts.com/index.cfm?action=goToStoreFront&sfid=213800
Email me for the diagram. Good Luck!