4 months ago, the engine belt of my XLR was squeaking (only when the engine is cold 40 celius or below). I sent it to the dealer for a check up and they fixed it for me within two days. They claimed that they lubricated the belt. In fact, the problem disappeared. Just today, i switched on the engine and i heard the same sound from the same place. I'll send it again after three days. any Ideas how to solve the problem? I think a member here is more experienced and more helpful than our dealership service manager in Dubai.
BTW i was wondering, what kind of lubricant did they use to lubricate the belt?
KY lubricant or maybe Body Lotion? Any Ideas?

From your stories about the dealership where you live,...... maybe they are using the KY jelly on you. :lol

If you are sure it's the belt that is squeaking, lubricating it is only a temporary fix. Replace the belt.

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From your stories about the dealership where you live,...... maybe they are using the KY jelly on you. :lol

This sounds the most appropriate action to do. Logically, they should have replaced the belt from the very first time i complained about it. Sounds like they didn't have the part in stock so they used ky lubricant instead :lol
If you are sure it's the belt that is squeaking, lubricating it is only a temporary fix. Replace the belt.

I have this same problem, but it is difficult let the service department hear it as it only happens on cool morning and I live in FL!!!

Also I thought this also might have been related to the Idler Pulley problem that was discussed in detail.

sully

I don't know if they still exist, but does anyone remember the old "resin stick" that you'd rub against the belts to stop the squealing? I haven't used one in over 30 years...............but it worked!

Yup - I remember the resin stick. A buddy of mine tried applying it while the engine was running. He lost his thumb.....................well....didn't really lose it....we picked it up off the ground for him.:eek

I still think you are in a VERY DIFFICULT environment over there. What may work here to resolve the problem may not work there.

As far as belt lube there are several aftermarket lubricants HOWEVER if I were in your situation I would make them re lube it or replace the belt.

I am assuming you are still under some type of warranty. If not you may have to pay for it.

Good Luck

Everything I've ever read and heard is that you never put any lubricant or no squeak spray on a serpentine belt. I had an issue with my water pump leaking just enough to wet the belt with anti freeze but not enough to show on the floor. I would get a squeek from the belt for about 1-2 minutes after starting and then everything was OK. Once the pump was fixed and the belt replaced it's been silent.

Everything I've ever read and heard is that you never put any lubricant or no squeak spray on a serpentine belt. I had an issue with my water pump leaking just enough to wet the belt with anti freeze but not enough to show on the floor. I would get a squeek from the belt for about 1-2 minutes after starting and then everything was OK. Once the pump was fixed and the belt replaced it's been silent.

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:iagree Lubricating the belt just buys time. It makes you believe the problem is gone but does not fix the root cause.

SilverX

Everything I've ever read and heard is that you never put any lubricant or no squeak spray on a serpentine belt. I had an issue with my water pump leaking just enough to wet the belt with anti freeze but not enough to show on the floor. I would get a squeek from the belt for about 1-2 minutes after starting and then everything was OK. Once the pump was fixed and the belt replaced it's been silent.

LOL, warranty? Recently, I had a probblem wwith the passenger airbag sensor. They will change it and i will pay for it! thanks to Karyn Yufenu | Operations Leader in GM company, who claimed the warranty starts at the date of manufacturing, to support the business of GM in the middle east.

I still think you are in a VERY DIFFICULT environment over there. What may work here to resolve the problem may not work there.

As far as belt lube there are several aftermarket lubricants HOWEVER if I were in your situation I would make them re lube it or replace the belt.

I am assuming you are still under some type of warranty. If not you may have to pay for it.

Good Luck

The warranty starts at delivery--at least here in the States.

Floyd

here as well. But I found out that it was sold to a customer before me, and he didn't drive it. Instead, he offered it for sale in a showroom in Saudi Arabia. It stayed there until july 2007 that when i bought it! it costed me $41k and it had 100 miles only!!! yes one hundred only!! Despite the problems i faced, i still think it was a good deal.
The warranty starts at delivery--at least here in the States.

Floyd

Yes, the deal sounds reasonable enough, except you should have extended the warranty, if they're offered there.

Floyd

let the engine run, pour water on it..sometimes there are some dusts or small pieces rubbing...am not joking... just pour like water on the belt while running and see then :)..i did this long time back with other cars and always worked and never came back...

about lubrication, they apply lubrication when the belt is new but i dont advice any lubrication since belt has to be fixed and not loose by adjustable pulley...just try water and see...:) sounds crazy..it wont harm..

Belts shouldn't squeak. Ever. This indicates an alignment/adjustment issue along the belt travel path, be it an idler pulley or belt pre-tensioner. (Worst case, a worn bearing.) Lubricating a belt only hides the symptoms, rarley fixing the cause.
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Belts shouldn't squeak. Ever. This indicates an alignment/adjustment issue along the belt travel path, be it an idler pulley or belt pre-tensioner. (Worst case, a worn bearing.) Lubricating a belt only hides the symptoms, rarley fixing the cause.
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