GuyB
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Ever since I bought my most recent 80, approaching 3 years back, I've been plagued by what most would conclude must be fan belt squeal. The noise didn't worry me when I bought it, and I took the truck straight to Overland Cruisers for a midlife service, which included all new genuine belts. Sorted... for a couple of days!
Less than a week later the squeal was back. I assumed this was just the new belts having maybe stretched out a little, and tightened them. A few more days and it's back again. 2 sets of genuine belts hence, and it's still there.
The squeal only lasts for about 5 mins from when I start moving (doesn't do it a idle), but if that's in the morning or late at night it's hugely annoying for the whole neighborhood, and the missus has lost all semblance of a sense of humour about it.
It still does it without the ac belt, so it's either the fan belts or maybe a bearing, or something else? It goes away briefly with a liberal dose of WD40, but due to the wind from the fan, I can't be sure where exactly the WD40 ends up! I've been cautioned against over-tightening the belts to avoid excessive wear on the bearings.
I fear Big Red's days are numbered if I can't remedy this soon - so any help very much appreciated!
Less than a week later the squeal was back. I assumed this was just the new belts having maybe stretched out a little, and tightened them. A few more days and it's back again. 2 sets of genuine belts hence, and it's still there.
The squeal only lasts for about 5 mins from when I start moving (doesn't do it a idle), but if that's in the morning or late at night it's hugely annoying for the whole neighborhood, and the missus has lost all semblance of a sense of humour about it.
It still does it without the ac belt, so it's either the fan belts or maybe a bearing, or something else? It goes away briefly with a liberal dose of WD40, but due to the wind from the fan, I can't be sure where exactly the WD40 ends up! I've been cautioned against over-tightening the belts to avoid excessive wear on the bearings.
I fear Big Red's days are numbered if I can't remedy this soon - so any help very much appreciated!