Belt squeek whining when accerlating from a stop!

[etang789]

I have a 2004 Moomba Mobius LSV with the standard Indmar V-drive 310hp engine, my engine belt squeek whining when accerlating from a stop!

Is it difficult to replace the belt myself? Seems like the water bump is in the way?

[Buttafewcoe]

I have an '04 OB. I haven't had to replace yet (277 hrs), but it can't be too hard. Have you tried to tighten it up?

[etang789]

I have an '04 OB. I haven't had to replace yet (277 hrs), but it can't be too hard. Have you tried to tighten it up?

I have around 270 hours as well... I have not tried to tighten it up, how would u do that? DIYable?

[bobwells]

I've got a dd and have tightened and replaced belt. had to take a stabalizing bracket off for water pump, but was no biggy, 15-20 min...havent had a look at v drives tho.

[etang789]

I have just changed the belt it was so worn out! I simply unhook the water-pump water-line to install the new belt hope this is method is ok!

[Buttafewcoe]

you da man!!!!
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[etang789]

you da man!!!!
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The engine is still working strong with the new belts!

[kaneboats]

That's great. We have to assume that the reason you haven't been on here in a while is you've been out enjoying that Moomba.