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Oct 5, 2006 | 06:53 PM

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hey guys i have a problem. whenever i am idling i have loud squeeling, however if i turn on the ac or start to drive the squeeling goes away. Also, it is hard to start if it sits after a half hr or so. I am thinkin its the idler pulley, belt , or alternator. anyone ever encounter this or have thought on this problem?

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idler pulley or belt depending on sound.....does it go away when you turn or get louder?

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Oct 6, 2006 | 08:28 AM

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the sound doesnt go away if i am idling and turn the wheel , only goes away if i start moving or turn on the A.C.

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Oct 6, 2006 | 08:30 AM

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if it is the idler pulley which i am sure of , where can i get one , i have a 3.8l v6 by the way.

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Try replacing the belts first. You can get the pully from the dealer. Katech makes a tentioner pully, but not sure if it will fit a v6.

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Oct 7, 2006 | 12:23 AM

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go to oreilly and buy ur belts and pulleys. tensioner and idler cost me about 35 bucks at oreilly (ls1) and takes bout 20 minutes to change out.

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