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russschell@gmail.com - 13 Sep 2007 13:59 GMT

I'd like to replace the belt on my '01 Ram (V6) and was wondering if
there are any problems or pitfalls I should know about before doing
so. It's squeaking a bit on cold starts and looks like it may be the
original with 90k on it. Thanks.

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TBone - 13 Sep 2007 13:59 GMT

While the belt should be replaced, the squeaking is probably coming from the
idler pulley or the tensioner pulley. Since the belt has to be removed to
replace either one, I would check to see where the noise is coming from
before replacing the belt so that you can also get the replacement parts and
do it all at the same time.

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> I'd like to replace the belt on my '01 Ram (V6) and was wondering if
> there are any problems or pitfalls I should know about before doing
> so. It's squeaking a bit on cold starts and looks like it may be the
> original with 90k on it. Thanks.

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russschell@gmail.com - 13 Sep 2007 15:29 GMT

> While the belt should be replaced, the squeaking is probably coming from the
> idler pulley or the tensioner pulley. Since the belt has to be removed to
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> > so. It's squeaking a bit on cold starts and looks like it may be the
> > original with 90k on it. Thanks.

Thanks for the advice. I'll check into the source of the noise as
well. Are either of these pulleys especially difficult/expensive to
replace?

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sqdancerLynn - 20 Sep 2007 08:52 GMT

If you need to replace the idler or belt tensioner GET them from the dealer
NOT crappy auto

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