I have a 2006 Honda Pilot (automatic) with 175k miles. Recently there was a squeak, thought it was the belt, so I replaced the belt. The squeak still persisted. Then I replaced the automatic drivebelt tensioner pulley assembly, the squeak persisted. Then I replaced the alternator just in case, still the squeak persisted. Then I finally replaced the A/C pulley, stator, and clutch system, still the squeak is persisting. I purchased a mechanic's stethoscope and it seems the loudest at the A/C pulley. Thought the clutch was rubbing against the pulley, but if I just remove the clutch and turn the car on, the squeak still persists. So it is definitely the pulley, but I cannot fathom what the issue is. The A/C still blows very cold so I know it is not the condenser or compressor. Should I just go ahead and purchase a different belt such as the gatorback belt (I tried before but could not find that they made one for my make/model, but will look again). There is the tiniest bit of movement in the pulley, but it is brand new (third party) but I don't believe the movment of the pulley is the problem because if I spray the belt with belt conditioner (know it's against what Scott says to do) it changes the pitch of the squeak. Any other ideas?
Steve
You spent all that time and money replacing parts without knowing what was wrong?
time to bite the bullet and go to a good mechanic
This is a perfect example of throwing parts at a problem when you could have saved a lot of time and money by diagnosing the actual problem to begin with. Get a new belt.
