89 sedan deville cadillac - alternator belt

1989 CADILLAC DEVILLE
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POPPAROCKS
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My alternator belt (S or Serpentine) started making a strange higher-pitched noise yesteday when cruising at about 65 mph. When I pulled over and popped the hood with it running it sounded like something was rattling. The belt looks fine and is moving fine and no service lights illuminated the dash. I drove it home another 50 miles with this condition. Could it be that the belt needs adjusting?
Apr 11, 2006 at 10:20 AM
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KENB79764
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it's most likely the belt tensioner but could also be any of the other items run by the belt.
Apr 11, 2006 at 4:11 PM