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I just had a similar problem, same belt (conti 710) checked the alternator bearings, all smooth - I think it was the cold weather - just a squealing of the rubber on cold metal.

On another car I applied belt "dressing" and the result was... noise!

I think the rubber gets sticky in cold weather.
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Old 01-15-2013, 04:03 PM
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