Super squealing at low speeds

[Marc]

Hey all-

I've got a 93 Legacy Turbo 5MT which has been fantastic... This fall, I replaced the serpentine belts, and for the past couple of months, particularly when the car's cold, there is a high-pitched belt squeal- always when parallel parking, but also when approaching stops or engaging/releasing the clutch. What could it be? I thought that the belts might be too tight (or too loose), or maybe it was the power steering pump dying, but it happens when I'm going straight. Any thoughts? Thanks-

marc

[Jay Erlenbach]

I had this problem about a month ago after I got my
120k tuneup. With the exact same symptoms it turned
out that the serpentine belt needed tightening.

Jay
92 Legacy Turbo sedan (US Spec)

[FREDERICK.WHITMORE@CN.CA]

I'd also say the belt is too loose. Weeks after I changed mine it started
squealing too. I tightened it again and
I haven't heard a sound since. I guess they must stretch a bit after you put
them on.

FREDDEX

[Josh Colombo]

Loose belt, as was mentioned. The belts will stretch from when they are new. You should check new belts to see that they are still tight.

josh

[Marc]

Bo.

Tightening the serpentine belt sorted out the squealing... The brand new AC belt appears to have just exploded as well- piss poor, in my opinion. Oh well...

mb