Originally Posted by
ItsJusta3
So I just replaced the belt on my mirage (‘15 DE) and I just retightened the alternator bracket as tight as it could go( which was a lot shorter than the previous placement of the alternator). In order to even get the belt on I had a buddy of mine roll the belt onto the alternator as I bumped the starter. After a couple of times it slipped right on. The car does not squeak anymore when using the a/c, and it doesn’t squeak under WOT. Even though the belt seems to be on pretty tight, I’m gonna keep a 12mm in my car just in case it decides to slip off.
Hello ItsJusta3 and welcome to the forum.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)