100K Water pump and drive belt

[Tedtalker]

I just installed a new Dayco Poly Rib belt on my 2007 with 75,000 miles. Engine ran much better and so much smoother. I wasn't expecting a better running engine. I just thought I better replace it after 12 years and 75K. My OEM belt never squeaked or chirped ever and this Dayco Poly Rib is silent as well. Before I loosened the alternator bolts I marked around the bolt washer with a sharpie pen. Tension-ed the new Dayco at the exact marking and it seems perfect. Maybe it's the Dayco Poly Cog belts that squeal? My Poly Rib said made in USA on the belt. Good enough for me.

[dogsridewith]

Originally Posted by Tedtalker

I just installed a new Dayco Poly Rib belt on my 2007 with 75,000 miles. Engine ran much better and so much smoother. I wasn't expecting a better running engine. I just thought I better replace it after 12 years and 75K. My OEM belt never squeaked or chirped ever and this Dayco Poly Rib is silent as well. Before I loosened the alternator bolts I marked around the bolt washer with a sharpie pen. Tension-ed the new Dayco at the exact marking and it seems perfect. Maybe it's the Dayco Poly Cog belts that squeal? My Poly Rib said made in USA on the belt. Good enough for me.

Absolutely not a way to set new-belt tension.

(Serpentine belt tension adjustment water pump bearings)

[Tedtalker]

Originally Posted by dogsridewith

Absolutely not a way to set new-belt tension.

(Serpentine belt tension adjustment water pump bearings)

That was the factory setting dog. It was exactly where the factory tech placed it. I figured it was a good starting point before FINAL tension setting after the new belt stretch. My tension tool is on the way.