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exciv2000
09-02-2002, 06:52 PM
I noticed this about a month and a half after I installed the 8 PSI blower pulley. Every day when I start my car after it's been sitting for more than an hour or so, it kindof makes a humming noise. This only lasts about 5 minutes or until the engine is sufficiently warmed up. The hum does not increase with the throttle.
However, there is also another intermittent sort of belt noise squeak that does increase with the throttle. This doesn't happen every time, but does happen every once in a while upon startup, and goes away again after about 5 minutes.

I think it's pretty annoying, sounds like my honda is sick/has a cold. Is it possible that I tightened the belt too much when I put on the 8 PSI pulley and am harming the nose gear, which is then causing this noise until it warms up and expands? Or do I just need some belt dressing? I think the belt is tight, but not overtight, maybe someone would like to have a look at it? Let me know what you guys think.

TedR719
09-03-2002, 08:36 PM
Is the belt in good shape? i assume since you had to change it out when you got the 8psi pulley right?

damn belts :mad:

exciv2000
09-03-2002, 09:12 PM
no, I didn't change it out, I just moved the adjustment pulley that came with the JR kit so that the belt was tight.

12seccivy
09-04-2002, 10:25 PM
Originally posted by exciv2000
no, I didn't change it out, I just moved the adjustment pulley that came with the JR kit so that the belt was tight.

how many miles do you actually have on that belt?
JR recommends replacement of the s/c belt every 15k miles
you might be due for a new one..

exciv2000
09-05-2002, 05:40 AM
yeah, might be. Wanna help me get the right sized one and put it on?

Brian
09-05-2002, 09:05 AM
Yeah you should definetly be using a smaller belt with the new pulley otherwise it's putting more stress on the blower snout because of the added length.

exciv2000
09-05-2002, 09:35 AM
Originally posted by 99SIVTEC
Yeah you should definetly be using a smaller belt with the new pulley otherwise it's putting more stress on the blower snout because of the added length.

What belt size should I use? where should I get it? how much time would it take to put on?

Might have to call JR on the first one eh?

12seccivy
09-05-2002, 07:11 PM
Originally posted by exciv2000


What belt size should I use? where should I get it? how much time would it take to put on?

Might have to call JR on the first one eh?


THEY MIGHT KNOW TOO,
JUST TAKE THE CAR TO ANY AUTO PARTS STORE AND GIVE THEM THE # ON IT, AND TELL THEM YOU WANT THE NEXT SIZE SHORTER..
IT REALLY IS THAT EASY.. ALTHOUGH THEY MAY NOT HAVE ONE IN STOCK. YOU COULD ALWAYS SHOP AROUND AND CALL SOME PLACES.. IF YOU TELL ME THE #'S ON THE BELT YOU HAVE NOW ,I CAN HELP YOU LOCATE ONE....
:D