I have a 2000 Toyota Avalon. It sometimes makes squealing on startup.
> I had the belt replaced. Twice it has made loud squeals. The
> alternator pulley is very hot. . I take the belt off and the
> alternator spins freely. It runs for a while with no problem. I
> called the local Toyota dealer. They said the alternators are very
> reliable and is probably not the problem. Two independent repair
> places say the same. Can an alternator freeze up and free itself like
> that? What do you think the problem is?
The tension on the belt. Is there a tension cam involved? If so thats more than likely the problem.