Loud Belt Squeal in the Rain last night

[rworell]

So my 2011 RT Limited has always had a tiny belt squeal at acceleration so minor I could live with it. Last night I got caught in a sudden down pour of Rain and when down shifting into 2nd to go around a car I accelerated fast and the squeal was so pronounced and did it the whole time I was accelerating. "IT DID NOT DO THIS UNTIL I GOT ON THE THROTTLE" Rode all day Sunday almost 300 miles and zero squeal......

Is it Rain induced?
Do I just need to apply some Grease or Silicone spray to the belt?

Thoughts?

Thanks Rich

 

[papanorm]

Rich, have you looked at where the the belt sits on the pulley? The distance should be between 1 and 5 millimeters. It may need to be aligned.-Norm

 

[Bob Denman]

If the only change is the addition of the wet weather: you 've already found your answer... :thumbup:

 

[Grandpot]

If you have a belt tensioner of any brand, you may have a bad bearing on the pulley.

 

[rworell]

Bob, that's what I'm hoping it is.... :thumbup:

If the only change is the addition of the wet weather: you 've already found your answer... :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Let things dry out a bit, and see how it all works out!
My best guess: your belt just got a good cleaning! :thumbup:

 

[Highwayman2013]

A small dab of grease fixed this on our 2012 RT. I did say small.

 

[Chupaca]

Little checking..

A pea size dab of grease on the pulley will clear up the slight squealing but you could also recheck your alignment and tension on the belt. Rain does seem to be the reason for the increase in squealing and the grease may help this as well...:thumbup: