I got a 96 ford contour, and the belt is screeching. I just replaced the belt idler pulley on it. I thought it may be coming from the belt tensioner, but I was told they hardly ever go bad. Iv'e listened by ear and I can't pinpont the exact location even with a stethoscope. I sprayed some belt dressing on the belt and it stopped it from squaling, but it comes back in mins afterwards. I watched the belt tensioner it moves back and fourth while running. Is it supposed to move at all? Iv'e listened to the alternator and power steering pulley,s they sound okay. What do yall think it could be?
and the belt itself looks to be in great shape.
and the belt itself looks to be in great shape.