My 1997 Legacy alternator belts squeaks. I recently changed my alternator and belt and now am now being subjected to daily squeaks. I've tried tightening, loosening, and applying belt dressing; all without success. Each time the squeak goes away initially but eventually returns. A friend has suggested sanding the pulleys with course sandpaper.
Has anyone had this problem and what did they do to solve it? Could it be that the pulleys are not lined up in the same plane? Should I install shims in the alternator mount to either bring forward or push back the alternator?
Everything was rosy before I changed the alternator and belt.
I have to roll down the road early in the morning to keep from waking up the whole neighborhood.
Thanks, Wayne The neighborhood squeak