Nasty Belt Squeal On Start Up!! Need Advice!

[NismoGizmos]

So ive had my Z for a while, and I get in my car and start it up early one morning and hear a naaaaaasty squeal. After about 10 seconds it stops, and it only happens when I cold start it (happens EVERY time I start it cold). The first morning start is the only time I get the squeal...now what makes me believe its the A/C belt is even after the squeal stops after the 10 seconds I turn on the A/C and the squeal starts back up again until I shut off the A/C...

Any Thoughts???

[R350Zz33]

have the belts replaced they are old worn and stretched

[NismoGizmos]

All of them or just the A/C belt? Ive never replaced a belt myself ive always had belts replaced on cars at the dealer, unfortunately this time funds are low and I have to do it myself, is it tough to do?

[evildky]

you can try tightening the belts a bit but replacment woudl be a better idea

[NismoGizmos]

Any particular brand I should pick up? Also anyone have a diagram of how to replace them, I havent done this before

[XterraVersa]

Get the OEM parts from one of the site sponsors.

Download the FSM for the belt diagrams. I think they are also in the owners manual.

Very easy fix for ~$30

[Kimmi]

Replace your belts. lol

Have you done it before on a diff car? Not that hard on the Z either

[aris_unlimited]

I replaced all the belts on the Z not that long ago with the lifetime warranty ones from NAPA. Still have a squeal occasionally. I have retightened the one belt like 3-4 times because it just keeps stretching (no I don't overtighten it). So it is something I have just learned to get used to.

[R350Zz33]

u have to loosen the pulley a lil and the old one should slip off slip on new one and re tighten