juiSSed1172

I've been hearing a squeak/chirp at idle (under 1200rpm) and I attributed it to the TSB for the AC belt/tensioner issue...

Today, I pulled off both belts and fired up the car.. it STILL does it... What the hell could it be? My power steering has a small leak, which is getting the alternator wet.. maybe the crank pulley got wet and is squeaking?


I did the screwdriver stethoscope and I can hear the squeak when it's up against the block (above water pump area.. small gulley by TB) and I can hear the chirp when I'm laying under the car.. by the trans area..

I have a recently rebuilt t56 and a new pilot/slave/t.o. in it.. The sound is NOT affected by the clutch.


ideas? This is driving me up the wall!!

n2ojunkie

I have heard of main bearings squeaking when they go bad. How is your oil psi?

juiSSed1172

cold idle 50psi, hot idle 40 psi. 45-50 cruising. Oil PSI seems fine to me.

SUX2BU

iTrader: (14)

probably your throw out bearing.

juiSSed1172

if it was throwout, wouldn't the sound change when I pressed the clutch?

Z06er

its your clutch. Mine does it all the time. Try different pedal engagements and it may go away...

SUX2BU

iTrader: (14)

your throw out bearing is always touching the clutch. no matter if you push the pedal or not.

juiSSed1172

man, I just replaced the throwout like 2 months ago.. the last thing I want to do is pull out the trans.. Damnit man! So I guess the noise is being carried through the aluminium block and the crank.. and that's why it sounds like it's coming from the front. Crazy.