How to eliminate the whistle of a generator belt
How to eliminate the whistle of a generator belt
In vehicles from the engine compartment, sometimescomes a strange whistle. It occurs due to problems with the generator belt. The reasons for such a whistle can be different, and to eliminate it will help to replace this belt or its stretch.
Why did the generator belt start to whistle?When the belt begins to stretch, it loses its tension and tight fit to the flywheel of the engine and the generator. Because of this, water can enter the generator. The liquid interferes with the tight fit of the alternator belt, and it begins to slip a little, losing tight adhesion to the flywheels. Whistling is the result of a wet rubber belt slipping over the iron cavities of the moss. Typically, the belts are stretched because they are made of poor quality material. Cheap belts are not only often stretched, but also torn at the most inopportune moment, so before buying such a part, you need to carefully check its quality. Another of the reasons for stretching the generator belt may be his age. Old belts stretch more often than new ones. They do not have sufficient strength. A good, high-quality and new belt lasts long enough without the need for a brace or replacement and will not cause your concern earlier than the maintenance regulations require. How to get rid of the generator's generator whistle There are several ways to get rid of the whistling, which strains, discomforts while driving and distracts the driver's attention, making driving less safe. To get rid of the generator's whistle, you can contact the auto service center or replace it yourself if you have for this there are skills and tools. In this case, you eliminate yourself from whistling problems for a long time and can be absolutely sure that your generator belt is not susceptible to travel. The following option is suitable for more advanced technicians. If you do not want to change the generator belt in the car, you can tighten it, because it has the ability to stretch. To do this, you need to equip with a spanner of the required size, look under the hood and twist the bolt on the generator's flywheel. Your belt will automatically start to stretch, and the whistle will leave the engine compartment. And one more way that is suitable for lazy and money-strapped car owners. If you do not have the opportunity to buy a good belt, or you do not know how to pull it up, try simply increasing the engine speed. Thus, you quickly warm up the car and the rubber belt itself. After the temperature of the engine has increased, the moisture evaporates and the generator belt stops skipping. But this method - only a temporary solution to the problem, because it does not guarantee you the reliability of the car. In addition, when moisture gets in, the whistle may reappear, although it will be lost more quickly, since the water will evaporate from the high temperature of the engine.