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07-27-2009, 06:47 PM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Panama City FL
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Vortec 8100 serpentine belt chirping
The original belt was chirping at idle, so I replaced it with one from CarQuest, which I think is made by Gates.
That fixed the chirping for about 3 days, and it is now chirping again.
When we had the motorhome serviced on the trip, I asked the service manager about it. He said it was probably the belt, but did not recommend a Workhorse belt. He recommended a Goodyear belt, but did not have one in stock.
No one locally knows where to get a Goodyear belt.
Any ideas, and does any of this make any sense?
Gordon
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07-27-2009, 06:56 PM
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Senior Member
Appalachian Campers Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Warner Robins, GA
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Got a chirper here myself, but the belt looks fine. Had the mechanic take a look when he did the state inspection. I'm sure he would have jumped at the chance if he thought it needed replacement.
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07-28-2009, 09:42 AM
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Senior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner Triple E Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Williams Lake,BC Canada
Posts: 1,230
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Check your tensioner pulley bearing. I sprayed mine – from above- with Castrol Chain Lube (for motorcycle chains). It quieted it for now. If the noise returns, I will replace it.
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07-29-2009, 01:53 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Oct 2008
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I used some belt dressing. Only have the problem when it is cold outside. The belt dressing takes care of the rest.
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Edmonton Alberta Canada
2002 HR Vacationer, W22, 8.1L GM
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07-29-2009, 05:51 PM
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Junior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jun 2009
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In the Fall of 2007, during the warranty period on my Airstream Land Yacht Gas MH on P32 chassis I had the same problem. Workhorse ok'd the replacement of serpentine belt, but this did not fix the problem. I took it back to the Workhorse service center and this time they replaced it with a Goodyear Gator belt (also ok'd by Workhorse). Have not had a problem since. By the way, the place I go to is Cauley Chevrolet, a Detroit area Chevy dealer. They said they have the same problem on many of their Corvettes and the Goodyear Gator belt solves that problem, also. If you would like, I can try to get the part number for you.
Bob
AS LYG 30 SO
P 32 chassis
Wrangler Toad
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07-29-2009, 07:18 PM
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Appalachian Campers
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A Goodyear Gatorback belt will fix it. The 8.1 in light trucks did the same thing and that was the fix.
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07-29-2009, 07:57 PM
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Appalachian Campers Ford Super Duty Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by padillab
They said they have the same problem on many of their Corvettes and the Goodyear Gator belt solves that problem, also. If you would like, I can try to get the part number for you.
Bob
AS LYG 30 SO
P 32 chassis
Wrangler Toad
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I would appreciate it. It would be worth a new belt to get rid of the squeek, and I can use the squeeker as a backup. Thanks!
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08-18-2009, 07:05 AM
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Junior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Aug 2009
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I replaced mine with a Bando belt and have not had a issue since. Bando is
original equipment on many of the new cars. The shop I use installs these belt any time the have a noise problem.
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08-18-2009, 09:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Madison, MS
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RMTala: WELCOME to iRV2.com We are glad you joined and posted your first helpful tip.
Is Bando a brand name or a style/type of belt? I'm not familiar with that name. Thanks and again, WELCOME!!
ED
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08-30-2009, 09:22 AM
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Junior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Sorry, I sort of lost track of this thread. I checked with my WH service center and they had not recorded the part # of the Goodyear Gator belt. So, when I have time, and an assistant, I plan to shimmy under the front end of my MH and have someone turn the motor over until I can read the number off of the belt. When I do, I plan to buy a spare and will post the part #. Bob
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08-30-2009, 09:29 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner Coastal Campers Carolina Campers
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Quote:
Originally Posted by padillab
Sorry, I sort of lost track of this thread. I checked with my WH service center and they had not recorded the part # of the Goodyear Gator belt. So, when I have time, and an assistant, I plan to shimmy under the front end of my MH and have someone turn the motor over until I can read the number off of the belt. When I do, I plan to buy a spare and will post the part #. Bob
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padillab, Be careful. You can also read the number from the sides through the tire wells.
You should do the turning, turn the ignition off, remove and place the keys on the seat.
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08-30-2009, 09:54 AM
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Senior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner Triple E Owners Club
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Location: Williams Lake,BC Canada
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I used the number from Oemy's page - Gates 38258. I received A NAPA (Canadian Pet Boys etc.) belt 061080. Made by Gates and called a Micro-V At. I will cary it as a spare untill I get an assistant to help replace it. Oh - yes it says on the package "that before any service work on the belt begins, be sure that the motor or engine is off". Good idea ea?
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08-30-2009, 08:42 PM
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Goodyear part# 4061080
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AKA - Oemy
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08-31-2009, 05:42 PM
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Senior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner Triple E Owners Club
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Location: Williams Lake,BC Canada
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Are you saying that the Goodyear belt is better than the Gates?
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