So i just got my belts changed from the mitsubishi dealership drove home fine no problem, had some factory recalls got those fixed. well, i went to start my car @ 2AM, it made this loud *** screech for a good 20-30sec then it smelled like burnt rubber and then it didnt happen again it just stopped the smell went away. Is it something to do with my belts should i take it back?

If this happens again b4 I goto work today in a couple of hours im gonna be worried
any help?
thx

 

Almost definitely the sounds/smells of a belt slipping. I would take it back right away for them to fix it. You're paying the dealer their enormous labor costs, they should at least do it right the first time.

Good luck

 

belts. if they changed them when you went for your recall work; the belt stretched (which is normal) and needs to be retensioned. if your belts were not changed when you went to the dealership; it's time for new ones.

 

Okay, here's another question, how do you know what size belts to purchase? Are they specially made for your car or do you have to take the old ones out before you go to autozone to buy?
If i get a pulley from rrm, do i need different size belts than stock, because my car squeals and I want to replace them, so why not add a pulley?

 

the pulley from RRM is the same size as the stock one--you do not need different size belts. as for an underdrive pulley... yes, then you'd need different belts.

you won't need to bring the belts, just tell them what kind of car it is for and they can look it up in the computer.

 

ok so they fixed it, the belts were hella loose and some part fell off from the alternator

 

^A part just fell off... That's the stealership for yah! Any idea what part it was? like the pulley? LOL

 

I'm betting it had something to do with the tensioner.

 

^ thanks capt. obvious

 

i wish i would of took a pick of it, i think they said the tensioner.

it was a square block, two fatty screws went threw it in two diff directions


but now, when i turn my well if i were to park, it makes this loud are screech. is it still something to do with my belts, does the weather play in this facter? could the belts be too tight or too lose?

 

God the dealership sucks. When you turn the wheel all the way it puts a strain ont he power steering pump which is connected to the belt. Go back to the dealership and tell them either get the belt right this time, or point you int he direction of the service manager. Gay, i hate the stealership, tightening and replacing a belt isnt that hard of a job haha

 

lol, stealership for sure ill take it monday if they open and tell them. im gettin tired of this bs