Belt dressing?
> I agree with the belt suggestion. Every
> since I replaced my alternator, I get that
> loud shreeking noise on sudden acceleration,
> and on extremely rainy days.
> I know it needs to be tightened more, but I
> didn't want to strain it...I will be getting
> a new alternator belt soon anyways, because
> I noticed a few small cracks forming in it.
> To answer your question, I don't know too
> much details about all the inner workings of
> the various parts of the car, but may I also
> suggest two things to check on?
> 1) Is the auxillary fan working properly
> after you shut off your engine? It's that
> big black plastic V-shaped thing that comes
> over the top of the engine. Its purpose is
> to cool off the intake system for 17 minutes
> after you turn your engine off, and to keep
> that very thing (excessive fuel vapors) from
> occurring.
> If the aux. fan isn't working, check the
> wiring and connector to it. If that seems
> okay, then check the relay/timer for it with
> a meter, which is the first thing located
> just above the fuse box inside the car on
> the passenger side, but you'll need to
> remove the interior paneling to get to it.
> 2) Just a shot in the dark - The cold start
> valve, or the thermotime switch which
> activates it, could be sticking on longer or
> warmer than its supposed to, messing up the
> air/fuel ratio.
> (?)
> But I doubt it.....you're more likely to
> have clogged or congested fuel lines near
> the intake manifold.
Jordan- if you don't want to tighten the belt any farther, try some belt dressing. You can buy it at any parts store, it makes the belt grip the pulleys better.