Engine has HORRIBLE ANNOYING SQUEAK!!
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Engine has HORRIBLE ANNOYING SQUEAK!! Ok so I have replaced the idler pulley and the tensioner pulley on my LS1 Camaro and this squeak will NOT go away. When I replaced the serp belt it went away.. but a week later it came back (after the belt stretched out I guess) So I have got to fix it.. but what else could it be. It sounds like metal on metal type of squeak. It varies with RPM… it’s horrible!!!! I know it’s a pulley just because of how it went away when I replaced the belt. I am sick of buying parts thinking it will fix it… and then it does nothing.
What should I do?
What should I do?
I have had that same prob. I haven't been able to fix it permenantley even after changeing those same parts but I have found that if i crank the car and let a bar of hand soap ride on the groves of the belt for a few second the squeal will go away for a day. Before I started "soaping" my belt it seemed to squeal more after long periods of rain and belt dressing makes it WAY worse. I figure it has alot to do with my leaky power steering pump getting crap on the belt, But thats another complaint.
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Columbus,Ga
yes there is a bulltin #00-06-01-008 these are the part #'s 12563326 Double Row Idler Pulley Assembly, 12563327 Generator Bracket, 12562626 Serpentine Belt.
the bulltin states that idler pully is misaligned with crackshaft pully. these is suspose to be the fix. i have never tried it i don't know if it works good luck
the bulltin states that idler pully is misaligned with crackshaft pully. these is suspose to be the fix. i have never tried it i don't know if it works good luck
Launching!
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Hinesville, GA
Originally Posted by jermzz
Alternator pully. get a shorter belt and check it out.
I chased the same noise for a week. Checked the power steering, tensioner, idler, found it to be the alternator.
I chased the same noise for a week. Checked the power steering, tensioner, idler, found it to be the alternator.
I have this same problem but it seems worse after it rains or during I maybe the moister on the air gets on the belt and loosens it where do I find this bulliten on how to fix it, I alwas feel like a trashy redneck that doesnt take care of his car when I drive with it.
Originally Posted by 99 BLACKFIRE
What is this lapping compound you speak of.....?
Originally Posted by warp_6
It's used for valve jobs (lapping the valves). Basicly it's grease with some grit in it. I get it from Napa on the west coast. I think any parts store can get it.
Word, Thanks. I'll look for it.
