Squeeling noise im out of ideas HELP!!!!
02-26-2015, 04:37 PM
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Squeeling noise im out of ideas HELP!!!! OK so i have a 1999 trans am and Ive been trying to fix this squealing noise for about a month now its only there when its cold but when it heats up it goes away then i let it sit for an hour and it comes right back and the cycle repeats Ive changed both belts and all the idler pulleys and I'm out of ideas i don't know what else it could be i heard somewhere it might be the tensnor and i heard it could be the water pump (which i doubt) but if anyone has some clue to what it is help would be much appreciated thanks
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02-26-2015, 05:11 PM
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The tensioners are known to crap out. Take off one belt and start the car. If the noise went away, it originates from the belt you took off. If the noise stays, then its source can be found on the one you didn't remove.
02-26-2015, 07:36 PM
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02-26-2015, 09:06 PM
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Sounds like the tensioner. Happen to me, I bought a new one fixed the problem but then it came back because I was running a crappy Dayco belt, I actually shredded 3 belts. Will never buy an aftermarket belt again, went back to AC Delco never had a problem since then.
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try your process with and without the ac compressor on?
On with defrost or AC, off if neither.... or turn the compressor off and on while its squealing and see if it makes any difference....
a automotive stethoscope may help, be careful not to get it caught up in the moving parts, eek!
On with defrost or AC, off if neither.... or turn the compressor off and on while its squealing and see if it makes any difference....
a automotive stethoscope may help, be careful not to get it caught up in the moving parts, eek!
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ok so i fixed the problem. its odd though i went ahead and changed the belt again sinc i had warranty on it still since ive had it for less than a month its one of those dayco belts im geussing the old tensioner must have streched it out again since it was kinda bouncing and not holding down tight enough but still thats odd because i only had it for about a month if that so im probably gonna just get a gatorback belt too just to be on the safe side 
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ok so i fixed the problem. its odd though i went ahead and changed the belt again sinc i had warranty on it still since ive had it for less than a month its one of those dayco belts im geussing the old tensioner must have streched it out again since it was kinda bouncing and not holding down tight enough but still thats odd because i only had it for about a month if that so im probably gonna just get a gatorback belt too just to be on the safe side
This sounds like a classic case of belt noise being caused by misalignment. Misalignment within the belt drive system is the No. 1 cause of belt noise. Typically, a tensioner, pulley, water pump, power steering pump, etc., is just a little bit out of alignment, causing the entire system to make noise. Hope this helps. And please reach out if you any questions. We'd like to help if possible.
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Hey everyone! Brian from DAYCO here.
This sounds like a classic case of belt noise being caused by misalignment. Misalignment within the belt drive system is the No. 1 cause of belt noise. Typically, a tensioner, pulley, water pump, power steering pump, etc., is just a little bit out of alignment, causing the entire system to make noise. Hope this helps. And please reach out if you any questions. We'd like to help if possible.
This sounds like a classic case of belt noise being caused by misalignment. Misalignment within the belt drive system is the No. 1 cause of belt noise. Typically, a tensioner, pulley, water pump, power steering pump, etc., is just a little bit out of alignment, causing the entire system to make noise. Hope this helps. And please reach out if you any questions. We'd like to help if possible.