So I've got this problem.

http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/engine-performance-1993-2001/260069-belt-squeal-when-turning-wheel-startup-help.html

Now that it's cold it's a ton times worse and pretty embarassing. Remember it doing it sometimes when i got it replaced but never this bad. Got it replaced from someone here on the wolfweb like a year ago. Can't remember who though. Any takers? Car newb here looking to get more life off this until I can get a new car.

[Edited on December 19, 2008 at 2:18 PM. Reason : ...]

12/19/2008 2:17:23 PM

you can try belt conditioner. it's never worked for me though. i've heard some people but a little vaseline on it. or you can just get a new belt

12/19/2008 2:22:21 PM

need to assess the situation with the accessories, and check the belt tensioner (or adjust belt tension if the tensioner is not spring-loaded)

12/19/2008 2:32:14 PM

ok prolly need to make this clear. i'll pay someone to do it for a reasonable price. lol. i know how it feels when people who are clueless to computers/electronics and shit when it comes to cars. never had any interest in it, i just want the pos to work fine.

12/19/2008 3:04:17 PM

is it an altima like in the thread you linked to?

my 240 used to do it pretty bad sometimes, its just the tensioner.

12/20/2008 9:18:26 AM

soap

12/20/2008 9:35:04 AM

yes same exact car.

12/21/2008 9:33:45 PM

zxappeal is looking for work. I'm sure he'll fix that for you at a reasonable cost.

12/22/2008 12:20:30 AM

ok so now i've got more problems. i was looking to see if i could do it myself but i'm in over my head. looked at where the belts were and what i could possibly tighten and i see coolant leaking from under somewhere. i had my radiator replaced not too long ago. what could the leaking be from?

1/3/2009 11:39:43 AM

Pics would help.

How do you know its coolant? Location, smell, color of fluid?

1/3/2009 12:25:29 PM

is it a winter belt or a summer belt? have you checked the belt fluid?

1/3/2009 1:44:35 PM

I'm gonna try again...i want to go to the shop and get it done but i don't want to get screwed over. If someone wants to recommend a place. Or i'll pay you to fix it.

1/25/2009 5:02:00 PM

happy japs in cary.

you are gonna pay $300 for the belt thing and $300 for the coolant leak.

1/25/2009 10:26:51 PM

Or I am trying to regear to do side work. I do very good work, and my prices are reasonable. The catch is that I live out by RTP. If you're interested in having me look at the car, then send me a pm.

1/25/2009 11:52:40 PM