First Ranger - Annoying Chirping from belt.

[adsm08]

Dayco Cog brand belts and pulleys are pretty good. Usually my first choice after OEM. I like their pulleys better than OEM because they are so much lighter but almost as strong.

 

[Dave88]

alright, i grabbed a new idler pulley ($20) and gates serp belt ($35) from o'reilly auto parts. installed them both and the squealing has seemed to have stopped!
I'm hoping the squealing doesnt come back any time soon.

Thanks for the help guys!
-Dave

 

[RustedRanger]

If you read the can of brake cleaner note that it says Do not use on rubber parts.

 

[4.0B2]

If you read the can of brake cleaner note that it says Do not use on rubber parts.

But if you read what I wrote, I said use it a few days then CHANGE the belt. I say this bc the old belt and cleaner helps clean the pulleys. Then change the belt to a new belt. And you're good to go.