What Are the Causes of Engine Belt Noise?
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Engine belt noise can be caused by: 1. The contact surface between the belt and pulley being too smooth; 2. Loose or aged drive belt; 3. Excessive load on the driven accessories; 4. Insufficient oil supply, preventing timely lubrication of the timing chain; 5. Excessive wear leading to a low friction coefficient on the belt surface; 6. Contaminants on the pulley surface; 7. Incorrect reverse installation of a used belt. Solutions for engine belt noise include: 1. Replacing the engine belt; 2. Replacing the belt bearing; 3. Applying a polyol solution to the belt surface; 4. Checking if the belt is installed in the correct direction.