So, I replaced my alternator about 2 weeks ago, Got everything tightened up swell, Had mabye a quarter inch of play on the belt. No squeeling. A week later, SQUEEEEEEEEEL... The belt was loose. I tightened it up all the way so the tensioner was almost gone. Also tightened the top bolt to about 1 million ft lbs TQ =P.A week later SQUEEEEEEEL... and the tensioner is at the same spot. DoI have a magic stretchie belt? Also, I have an ebay UDP. anyone?

 

I dont know the belts shouldnt strech, Im sure you know this. i would sugest geting one thats one size smaller. if i had to guess i would say its just breaking in the belt.

 

I have the UDP and the belt we measured out to need was a 32 i think, IT didnt fit right on, we had to wedge it on then tighten it a lil and it was snazzy for a while.

 

Does it squeal all the time or when you are turning? Could be the quality of the UDP you are driving is letting the belt slip.

 

what kind of belt is it? i think the gator belts are the best

 

A little pricey, but they are great quality belts.

 

I had a gator back and that lasted about three years. I got a MIGHTY belt and I'm going on year 5. It hasn't stretched out too much and there is no glaze on the smooth side.

 

Only when i have accesessorys on, and am excelling. Then it goes away.

 

try again with a higher quality belt