since i bought my dodge in febuary i have the sqweek when i turn the motor off. does anybody know what it is? i think its the belt. any help would be appreciated

Matt

 

it's the belt - i believe the fan stops turning a tad after the crank - causing the squeak.

if not, i know it's something along those lines because when i remove my fan in the winter the 'shutdown squeak' goes away.

don't worry - this is a perfectly normal sound you are hearing.

 

yep its normal. not all trucks do it though. i know mine did till i changed the belt. then it stopped

 

yeah mine did it too the motor stops faster than the accessories,i changed my belt to a goodyear belt and it stopped {if it bothers you}

 

Perfectly normal as explained above. When I changed my belt, the squeek went away for awhile, but now it's back. If it bothers you, I hear that gatorback belts are best for eliminating the squeek.

 

As above. It is the alternator rotor interia that causes squeak. Engine stops on a compression stroke whenshut key off and compression tends to push crank backwards. This sudden change is more that belt can hold. The other cure is install a later model pulley that incorporates a one way clutch. Mini vans were the first to use if I recall. It saves fuel also.

 

IMO gator back belts dont always cure the problem I have one now with 7 months on it and its making noise just like the other cheaper ones. just a sound but not all the time. just check your belt if to you it looks like it needs replaced. crackes and etc. then do it. if not dont worrie.

 

thanks guys i appreciate it