Belts

Tom@BigTimeKustomz · Dec 12, 2016

Anybody replace your belts yet? Truck's got 70k and I'm getting a slight squeaking noise sometimes when the heater is on. Thought it was coming from inside but pretty sure now it's the belts. It's intermittent but annoying as anything and my OCD makes me focus on that even when the radio is turned up. Figure I'll just go with Ford OEM stuff unless someone else has another suggestion.

Jomax · Dec 12, 2016

Tom@BigTimeKustomz said:
Anybody replace your belts yet? Truck's got 70k and I'm getting a slight squeaking noise sometimes when the heater is on. Thought it was coming from inside but pretty sure now it's the belts. It's intermittent but annoying as anything and my OCD makes me focus on that even when the radio is turned up. Figure I'll just go with Ford OEM stuff unless someone else has another suggestion.

I'm at 80k miles. It's been on my mind to replace and keep the old one as a spare.

I'll be going with Ford. IIRC it's recommended to change the tensioner pulley at the same time?

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Tom@BigTimeKustomz · Dec 12, 2016

Believe so. If mine look worn I'll just change those also. Plan on keeping this thing for awhile so don't wan to have any issues.

Jacob @ No Limit · Dec 13, 2016

Jomax said:
I'm at 80k miles. It's been on my mind to replace and keep the old one as a spare.

I'll be going with Ford. IIRC it's recommended to change the tensioner pulley at the same time?

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Dang, 80k! I felt bad that I've put 51k on mine already! Lol

HeavyAssault · Dec 13, 2016

66k here no issues.

TXGLASSMAN · Dec 13, 2016

im at 150k and don't think ive ever replaced mine, now that you all bring this up maybe I should look at mine and see how it looks

Jomax · Dec 13, 2016

White15 said:
Dang, 80k! I felt bad that I've put 51k on mine already! Lol

Yup, truck goes to CA quite a bit. Is it wrong that I can't wait to hit 100k?

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gnxtc2 · Dec 13, 2016

Tom@BigTimeKustomz said:
Believe so. If mine look worn I'll just change those also. Plan on keeping this thing for awhile so don't wan to have any issues.

I thought you were looking at 2017.....:shrug:

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Tom@BigTimeKustomz · Dec 14, 2016

gnxtc2 said:
I thought you were looking at 2017.....:shrug:

Billy T.
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LOL Billy not at this time. My truck is almost paid off and it's been great so I'm going to hang onto it. Wife's job changing at end of school year so we're going to be pinching pennies together. Can't really throw a $70k+ truck in there!

jaynick1 · Dec 14, 2016

Im at 96k and my belts still look in great shape. Maybe i should replace just for good measure..

Tom@BigTimeKustomz · Dec 15, 2016

I figure when we install the budget kit on my truck we'll just change the belts too.

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mandkole · Dec 15, 2016

when the truck is running, give the belt ribs a quick squirt with some wd40 or brake cleaner where it enters a pulley. If it goes away, its the belt. You could have a little misalignment in the accessories and its creating a wear issue in the belt. A Motorcraft belt replacement is fine, as is the new green backed FleetRunner belt from Gates (HD in the part number), or the HD belt from NAPA.

6.0 Tech · Dec 15, 2016

If youve got a dual ribbed belt it lasts twice as long. Just flip ot over, and youre good to go :hammer:

sootie · Dec 15, 2016

Kinda like birth control but different ..

Tom@BigTimeKustomz · Dec 16, 2016

NEVRNF · Dec 16, 2016

Belt replacement is on my list for this weekend. At 155k it is cheap insurance. Bought the Dayco one for mine. Advanced had a 25% off coupon for Black Friday.

Tom@BigTimeKustomz · Dec 30, 2016

mandkole said:
when the truck is running, give the belt ribs a quick squirt with some wd40 or brake cleaner where it enters a pulley. If it goes away, its the belt. You could have a little misalignment in the accessories and its creating a wear issue in the belt. A Motorcraft belt replacement is fine, as is the new green backed FleetRunner belt from Gates (HD in the part number), or the HD belt from NAPA.

Just wanted to update this thread. I sprayed the belt last week and the noise went away for a bit, but now is back. So I need to change it. Thanks to all who posted.