New pulleys and still get squeal from engine

[Modifier]

Out of the blue I got the "pulley squeal" from the front of the engine in my '03 V6. I just got done swapping out all 4 pulleys with brand new Gates brand pulleys. Still have the squeal and it is annoying. Belt has maybe 4,000 miles on it. Any other ideas what it is?...a/c compressor or water pump? Could my belt squeal already after 4,000 miles?

 

[Presta24]

belt tight enough?

 

[Modifier]

It sure feels tight enough...the tensioner works as it should to get the belt on/off.

 

[Presta24]

see if u can find out how much deflection should be on the belt, prolly on here some where

 

[Modifier]

For the fun of it, I just replaced my belt with a brand new Gates belt and the squeal is totally gone! The other belt I had on there maybe had 4,000 miles or so - but it was an off brand (Drive-Rite from Advance). I guess you get what you pay for. Still glad I changed out the pulleys...the engine purrs now!