Belt squeal with A/C off, gone when ON???
I have isolated the squeal under the hood when I start up and when the cab A/C is off. When I turn on the air conditioner it goes away. I changed out the belt tensioner and serpentine belt after 8 y...
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There may be a big difference in the makeup of the two belts as in the amount of cording and even the rubber compounds used. The new one is probably a less ridged more stretchable construction than the OE.
