Whipple Gates Belt Squeak

Roh92cp · Dec 17, 2015

Whipple SC said:
For the most part it will show up as aligned, but there are 5 support stands on the back of the spring loaded/idler plate. These if pressed in just slightly crooked can crush the aluminum in the radius, and not let it seat all the way. This then makes the tensioner track at just a slight angle, loading the idlers at an angle, causing bearing and belt chirp.

The Gates/Dayco alignment tools are excellent tools but this should show up with the plate off and a straight edge.

Any reason why these support stands could not be pressed and pre assembled by Whipple. Seems it would avoid these complaints and slight miss alignments.

Whipple SC · Dec 17, 2015

Roh92cp said:
Any reason why these support stands could not be pressed and pre assembled by Whipple. Seems it would avoid these complaints and slight miss alignments.

We opened up the tolerance so its not a press fit. The press was only for installation ease. Now they just sit in there so its not possible to press at any angle.

DiEzel · Dec 17, 2015

Whipple SC said:
We opened up the tolerance so its not a press fit. The press was only for installation ease. Now they just sit in there so its not possible to press at any angle.

Can confirm. Installed mine, They no longer need a press fit. Belt doesn't sqweek here!

At first I thought my plater took a little to much off, But - clearly it was a design feature.

Roh92cp · Dec 17, 2015

Whipple SC said:
We opened up the tolerance so its not a press fit. The press was only for installation ease. Now they just sit in there so its not possible to press at any angle.

Excellent to know and thanks for the efforts enhancing your products when needed. :thumbsup:

Super Werty · Dec 17, 2015

So just to confirm there is now a non press version?

[MENTION=13288]Whipple SC[/MENTION] would you guys be willing to send me the new version and a new belt? Mine is chirping at all times now and it doesn't sound good.

On a straight edge or flat surface mine appears to be good but the chirping says otherwise

Dat Boi Kumar · Dec 18, 2015

Whipple SC said:
Please check alignment of the support stands first, more than likely it is off and therefore the belt will only temporarily fix it. If alignment is corrected, the same belt will be fine.

[MENTION=13288]Whipple SC[/MENTION] I tested it out and both set legs are a little off. Can you send me the new legs

Dat Boi Kumar · Dec 22, 2015

I'll give a update on my belt squeal. I recieved the new bracket legs from whipple and put it all back together with the same belt. The squeak was still there. I went and bought a new belt and as of now there is no squeak! I guess the old belt got worn out from the bracket being off. Thanks [MENTION=13288]Whipple SC[/MENTION] for the great Customer Service.

Jmeo · Dec 22, 2015

Thanks for the update. I got mine today (thanks Mike!) but didn't get the chance to install yet. I have a feeling I'll need a new belt for the same reason but unfortunately mine is a 10 rib so I can't buy it locally. I'll update when I can get a chance to install them.

SmokedSS · Jan 1, 2016

Looks like after 1500 miles I now Gates belt squeak :( Plan to check pulley alignment and then maybe rotate the belt?

Roh92cp · Jan 1, 2016

This is frustrating to hear this, a noisy drive system is not something I can stand. I hope this is an isolated issue, but sounds like more than a hand full have problems. I hope Whipple can resolve these issues with you guys having this problem.

sonic · Jan 1, 2016

I'll pay extra attention when I install mine

BLKONBLK2015 · Jan 1, 2016

Turn the belt around. Solved it for me until I pulled the Whipple off a few days ago.

Jmeo · Jan 1, 2016

BLKONBLK2015 said:
Turn the belt around. Solved it for me until I pulled the Whipple off a few days ago.

Did your squeal ever come back? I assume you pulled the SC off to do new idler bracket feet and maybe new injectors?

BLKONBLK2015 · Jan 1, 2016

Belt squeal never came back after turning the belt around. I am selling my car so I took the Whipple off. Figured selling the Whipple would be easier than selling the car with the Whipple on.....

Jmeo · Jan 1, 2016

BLKONBLK2015 said:
Belt squeal never came back after turning the belt around. I am selling my car so I took the Whipple off. Figured selling the Whipple would be easier than selling the car with the Whipple on.....

Awe, I'm sorry to hear that. May I ask why?

Whipple Gates Belt Squeak

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You said member ;)