pi5tolpete

With a bit if searching here, I found a few hints on squealing sounds in the engine bay. Pinpointed the problem to the AC belt. Was fine before, now starting to squeal. Belt is in fine shape. Is there a belt dressing to stop the squeal or shall I just go and replace.
Peter

Babalouie

Try rubbing some soap (as in a bar of soap) on the underside of the belt.

newsboy

Dressing is only a temporary fix. How old is the belt? If it's an aftermarket belt, you might want to try a Porsche belt.

Rocket Rob

Have you checked that the tension is correct? A loose belt will slip and squeal.

pi5tolpete

To Baba's post, the soap has shut it up for now nicely, THANKS!. Will monitor and see what happens over the next few miles. Hopeful for permanent solution but thinking a belt change is in order.

Peter

Babalouie

The soap thing was a trick passed to me, from a very famous engine builder