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My alternator belt is squealing despite the fact I've replaced it?

I have replaced the squealing alternator belt with a new one but it is no better. What's wrong?

Asked on 13 October 2018 by Penny

Answered by Honest John
Could be that the alternator bracket had bent so the pulleys are not correctly aligned.
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