Series V Fan Belt and Water Pump Question

p wheeler (pwheeler(at)ix.netcom.com)
Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:29:53 -0800


A while back someone asked about the correct size for a _late_ series V fan belt. The one I got from Sunb. Spec. (Goodyear 15382) listed it was for ser I-IV, but I gave it a try anyway. It failed. The no-name replacement one I got from the local chain store is a tight fit but lists compatibility with: Dayco 15380 Gates 7380 Goodyear 13381/15386 Napa 25-09653

Now that the belt is replaced there is a terrible squealing noise that sounds like the earlier description by Jarrid of <snip>Rattles or noise means the bearings have worn or worse, squealing can mean that the impellor has worked off the shaft and is touching the casting.</snip>, or just a new belt working its way into the grooves. Hmmm?