So i let my friend drive my car yesterday, possibly the only person i would trust to do so. And we are driving around and i let him floor it a few times. The one time he does it we were in second already (the car is auto and i have a transgo) and when the car shifts into second all way up in them RPMs there was a loud screech. I used the search and found people saying it was the belt but he said it was something with the clutches. I dont remember what he said but i was wondering if someone could explain how it is the belt and maybe what hes talking about?

 

It's the belt.

Frank
CPT

 

I second that belt

belt's squeal screech etc. when they harden, when they slip, loosen.... usually slippage occurs under acceleration. replace belt and tensioner

 

but why would the belt only make that noise when its shifting?

btw this only happened once so far

 

Was it wet outside or anything? When it shifts it will put a lot of force on eveything, and a jolt.

 

it wasnt wet

 

The rapid change in RPM on a hard shift makes it squeal. Install a Goodyear Gatorback belt and it will probably cure it.

 

ah shoebox i was waiting for your answer.. thanks to all i will get on it.. how much of a bitch is it to replace that belt?

 

and whats the part number?

 

You can find info on releasing the tensioner on the belt in the cam removal guide on my Tech Page. You will need to get at it from underneath.

Belt for my 1995:

 

thanks.. why was it suggested i replace the tensioner?

 

shoebox i couldnt find the belt tensioner info on your cam removal guide.

 

It's in there...

 

thanks.. for some reason i couldnt find that.