That's not been my experience.  If the belt has developed a glaze, brake
fluid/belt dressing will condition (soften) the rubber surface and allow a
better grip.  Obviously, if the belt is too loose, it needs to be tightened,
and if it's old and brittle, it needs to be replaced, but keeping the rubber
pliable is not at all a bad idea.

Karl Wolz

|-----Original Message-----
|From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
|Mike
|Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 3:36 AM
|To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
|Subject: Re: Belt Noise
|
|If a belt starts squealing, it's too loose, too tight, or it needs to be
|replaced.
|
|Belt dressing is addictive, once you apply it, you'll need to keep applying
|it all the time.
|
|From personal experience, it's a waste of time and money.  Just buy a new
|belt.
|
|Mike B.
|
|