[tuxblues]

I just changed the belt on my 4.6 1996 gt automatic and it still is sqeeling when it changes gears. I was hoping the belt change would fix this. this is a new car for me i bought it from a chick who kept up on mantnance but much else. Some of the pullies are rusty and almost look glased do they just need to be cleaned if so how.
I am not sure if it matters but she has hundred and 77 thousand miles most are highway. please help i love the car but is just does not sound cool sqeeking.

Tux.

[itali83]

I had this problem with another of my vehicles. long story short, my alternator pulley was worn out believe it or not. I had tried to take a piece of sandpaper and scuff the glaze off the pulley, that worked for a couple weeks but the squealing came back. I went as far as taking a chissel and putting little ribs in the pulley to give it grip and that did work but I had ordered a new pulley and once I installed it, never again did my belt squeal. So either try patching it like I did, or just find which pulley is worn or glazed the most and replace it. My bet would be the alternator pulley becuase for one, it has the least ammout of contact area with the belt and it also has a considerable load on it when it's charging. Hope this helps.