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Old 07-18-2016, 09:03 PM
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It sounds like you have a water pump bearing or alternator bearing or an alignment issue. (I take it no power steering pump)
I'd check alignment of all three pulleys in relationship to each other using a metal straight edge or a yard stick. Also inspect the alternator if the nose appears tipped down or up. You may want to do these same checks again once a belt is installed.
If you don't mind sacrificing another belt, wait until it starts squealing and you're at a garage or home. Then cut the belt off and check the alternator and water pump for binding.

The tension should be 1/2" deflection of the belt when pushed with one finger in the center of the run from the water pump to the Alternator. Too tight and you smoke bearings.

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