Driving ZR 1 in wet weather

[kengodfrey]

I have a 1991 ZR1. After driving it in wet weather,it creates a loud, screeching noise when it starts drying out. Took it to a knowleadgable Corvette mechanic. He told me to continue driving it, the noise would go away. He was right, but what causes the noise? Really embarrasing with all the noise.

[mike100]

sounds like you might need a new serpentine belt. probably the rubber is really dried out.

[Paul Workman]

I agree w/ the belt being the probable culprit. While it is squeaking, spritz the belt with a little Windex. If it stops squeaking for a moment or so before resuming, you have your culprit...the belt! Try to find a Gates and avoid the Chinese crap...Unless, of course, you LIKE the sqeaking!:p

If the belt isn't "IT", get back and we'll try something else.

P.

[xlr8nflorida]

$12.79 Shipped

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Goodyear-Engineered-Prod-4060805-Serpentine-Belt-/380349826215?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACorvette|Submodel%3AZR-1&hash=item588e9dc4a7#ht_3834wt_963

Problem Solved

[bdw18_123]

Wow, that sounds a little too good to be true. A goodyear LT5 belt for less than $13? I thought you couldn't get the belt for our cars for much less than $50?

:icon_scra

[tomtom72]

I thought that was too good to be true also so I bought one in the spring and I have to say it works just fine. I was amazed that at the price point it would even fit let alone work.

I was even more leery when I saw the rib pattern as it was totally different from the G/Yr belt that I bought at a local chevy parts counter back in 05, and again in 07.....I was sure I had been taken for a ride but it fits & operates perfectly!

:cheers:
Tom