Hey yall, so I got my 96 5.7 Suburban running, and dialed in pretty decently.
My current issue is a squeak from either a pulley, or AC/PS pump.
I already removed the belt and ran it, no noise. I checked all the pulleys for play/noise, including the tensioner, and that checks out. The PS pulley is even as well.
Now, I did end up having to shim the AC up to clear the new valve covers. This I assume would increase distance, and with the same belt cause it to tension tighter. The serpentine belt looks to need replaced either way, but would it be a good idea to grab the longer belt instead?
My current issue is a squeak from either a pulley, or AC/PS pump.
I already removed the belt and ran it, no noise. I checked all the pulleys for play/noise, including the tensioner, and that checks out. The PS pulley is even as well.
Now, I did end up having to shim the AC up to clear the new valve covers. This I assume would increase distance, and with the same belt cause it to tension tighter. The serpentine belt looks to need replaced either way, but would it be a good idea to grab the longer belt instead?