can i spray the fan belt?

[markbigears]

ive been told that i can spray the belt (WD40?) to stop the alternator making an impression of a washing machine. Has anyone done it? as long as i dont over do it will it be ok? dont wanna bugger the thing up! cheers mark

[sipow]

Yeah it does work but only for a short peiod of time

[Roy C]

quote:ive been told that i can spray the belt (WD40?) to stop the alternator making an impression of a washing machine. Has anyone done it? as long as i dont over do it will it be ok? dont wanna bugger the thing up! cheers mark

You can use a belt lubrication spray, but that won't solve the problem if it's the bearing.

Stupid question, but is the belt correctly adjusted and is it the right belt (mine is 1200mm, but they can vary).

Roy

[aovcerb]

I was told by an old motor mechanic that brake fluid is the best solution for belts but watch the paintwork, it is designed to pass through brake hoses etc and it has the right properties to preserve the rubber. Apparently maintains the flexibility of the belt and helps stop aging of the belts.

[Roy C]

quote:
I was told by an old motor mechanic that brake fluid is the best solution for belts but watch the paintwork, it is designed to pass through brake hoses etc and it has the right properties to preserve the rubber. Apparently maintains the flexibility of the belt and helps stop aging of the belts.

Sounds dangerous!
I would rather pay a fiver for a new belt than have a respray.

Roy

[aovcerb]

Roy admittedly brake fluid is the most flammable fluid carried in a car but suggest wiping it on with a cloth, only a small amount needed

[markbigears]

thanks guys, will give the belt a light spray of WD40, see if it stops it, much appreciated, mark.

[robbie s]

quote:ive been told that i can spray the belt (WD40?) to stop the alternator making an impression of a washing machine. Has anyone done it? as long as i dont over do it will it be ok? dont wanna bugger the thing up! cheers mark

[john-gas-em]

Forget the wd40 its a lubricant (the belt will slip more but silently) belt dressing is availble from industrial engineering supplies but as previously said a new belt correctly adjusted quiet as a mouse

[dwaite]

Try "BELTGRIP" available from most spares shops.
Check the slack.

Regards

Dean

[Alex]

You can use brake cleaner spray, available from Halfords. Don't use WD40.

[mlow]

Comma do a belt dressing spray - seems to work ok and not attract dirt, which can be the cause of noisy belts.