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Subject:Re: Noisy pulleys
From:Ben McCafferty
Date:Thu, 13 Feb 2003 20:47:04 -0700

Sort of.  Turn your steering wheel while the belt is squealing--if it gets
worse, it's the P/S.  Turn off the A/C.  If the squealing stops, it's the
A/C.  The other two you just have to look at the belt and check tension.
tx,
bmc  :)
Ben McCafferty
ben@volkscafe.com

Volks Cafe
1823 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA  95062
831-426-1244
http://volkscafe.com

> From: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
> Reply-To: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
> Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 19:30:07 -0800
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Noisy pulleys
>
> Is there an easy way to identify what accessory,
> water pump
> Power Steering pump
> Alternator
> A/C Compressor
>
> is making noise without taking off the fanbelts?
> It is not distinct enough to pinpoint which it is just listening.
>
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy