Surpentine belt replacement
With the high cost of taking it to the dealer/auto shop, ($170-$185.00), I thought I would do it my self. I have replaced the belt on smaller vehicles but never on an E450 6.8L V-10. It looks like I...
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As mentioned earlier by Dusty, if you are trying to fix a chirp or squeal, replacing the belt isn't a guaranteed fix.
At least for me over the years more often than not belt replacement has been a long term fix. I've used the Goodyear Gatorback belts to replace a chirping belt with good success. As the belts age they get hard and glazed and can get noisy. When the belt is off of course it is a good idea to check bearings of idlers, water pump, alternator etc.
What I found didn't work is belt dressings and products designed to minimize belt noise. Very short term fix with these.
