Coolant on drive belts

[Cuppa]

I know you are supposed to avoid this.
But what does it actually do to the belt if you do get some on it & it doesn’t get cleaned off?

I don’t know if I got any on a belt or not. It is a possibility & since I changed the coolant recently one of the belts squeals .... but only for a short time after starting a cold motor, & not at idle, just under a little load. It stops after a minute or two.

If this has been caused by coolant getting onto the belt ..... will it get worse or better over time?

Car has only been used 2 or 3 times since I changed the coolant.

[mudnut]

Catasphrophic failure!! LOL. Try steam cleaning the belt and pulleys.(don't hit any other components though). Or a wire brush on both surfaces of the belt. Check the surfaces of the pulleys and make sure there is no crap or rust on them. Maybe use some fine sand paper to clean them then wipe away the residual stuff. Been there, the mongrels squeaked for ages.

[MB]

Is a pot of near boiling water a bad idea?
Please don't quote me but it seemed to work for me on other chemicals like battery accidental acid in my tinny. (boat :-) ) Not the one in my hand!

[garett]

cake of soap works wonders.

[dom14]

I use some fine grit sandpaper on edges of the belt and pulley. I do the same with brake pads & rotors when they start squealing.

I don't think coolant chemical can do any damage to pulleys, but might make them slippery for short time.
I've been told oil/grease can react with the rubber on the belt and deteriorate it quicker.

[dom14]

Is a pot of near boiling water a bad idea?
Please don't quote me but it seemed to work for me on other chemicals like battery accidental acid in my tinny. (boat :-) ) Not the one in my hand!

I guess it shouldn't be, 'cos we use water to wash the engine bay. Then the engine bay can get pretty hot itself during warmer months.

[the evil twin]

Is a pot of near boiling water a bad idea?
Please don't quote me ...

A pot of near boiling water is a great idea for a nice Cuppa


Bwaahahaha, see what I did there... jeez, I slay myself sometimes

... and I quoted you as well, two for Boom Tish

[dom14]

A pot of near boiling water is a great idea for a nice Cuppa


Bwaahahaha, see what I did there... jeez, I slay myself sometimes

... and I quoted you as well, two for Boom Tish

Being a "career comedian" that did not pop into my head, at all.

[Cuppa]

Has now stopped it’s squealing all by itself.

[mudnut]

You must've scared the belt into submission when you popped the bonnet and looked at it