I noticed over the past few days that it seems like the SC whine is getting a little louder. Any other Vortech owners notice this?

 

Something I did that was helpful to isolate the noice was to remove the cog belt. What I discovered was that the other pulleys (i.e. the serpentine pulleys) where making a TON of squeaking noises which I was able to quiet down somewhat using pulley lube.

--Steve

 

keep the cog belt LOOSE not tight.....

this drastically lowers the whirl echo in the compressor housing...

 

I do have a lot of noise at idle. Not sure if it is the cog belt or blower. If you could define "LOOSE"? I have been thinking about calling Vortech Technical Support and having them answer the question: How tight is too tight? I would assume they would tell me the play measurement in inches of the cog belt.

TIA

 

I think we leave it loose enough to easily turn the tensioner pulley . And ...Im guessing 1/2 inch of play both ways on the belt

 

This is about where I have mine and the sound is minimal. Note: I just had to replace my main serpentine belt after 3000 mile on my Vortech. It was making squeaking noises and was slipping.

 

hhhmmm, my advice


get a stillen

 

No thanks. I happen to like the stock hood.

 

My understanding is you have to tighten the belt a few weeks after your install.