Browse over 9,000 car reviews

Squealing belts

I own a 1987 Honda Accord 2.0 Si. About six months ago the fan belts started squealing. I had them looked at, tightened and lubricated. This worked for a while until they started squealing again. The next time I had all three fan belts replaced. A month or two later the squealing has returned. I am not sure of the effect it might be having on the car, but it is loud and embarrassing. I was wondering if you might be able to suggest a solution?

Are all the pulleys turning as they should? It could be the belts are slipping because one of the pulleys isn't turning freely, or turning at all. Another possibility is that a slipping belt has worn a pulley to the point where it doesn't have a good grip. If that's the case, try scuffing the pulley with some sandpaper or similar abrasive material to rough the surface up a little. But I would check first for a pulley that isn't turning freely.

Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.

Comments

Have a new question for the CarsGuide team?
More than 9,000 questions asked and answered.
Complete guide to Honda Accord 1987
Complete guide to Honda Accord 1987 CarsGuide Logo
Reviews, price, specs and more