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05-02-2009, 01:22 AM
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chirping so for about the past week,whenever i start my 01 ss i hear a rapid chirping from the engine,im thinking it might be the belt,but checked it and looks good.im due for an oil change so dont know if it might be that.any suggestions?
05-02-2009, 01:47 AM
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where is this rapid chirping from there are several moving parts here which make noise, is it coming from one side only? im gonna go out on a limb and say exhaust leak cuz it seems like everyone has the same problem but could be anything
does this noisego away when the car warms up?
and when did this noise start? rainy day? big puddle?
does this noisego away when the car warms up?
and when did this noise start? rainy day? big puddle?
05-02-2009, 10:14 PM
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It's probable just the idler pulley or another pulley. Good news you can fix them without replacing. After removing the noisey one get a tiny flathead screwdriver and carefully remove the rubber seal. Then remove the bearing grease with some carb cleaner and rags. Being careful to not let the bearings fallout. After all the old, dirty grease is removed repack the bearings with new grease.
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05-02-2009, 11:18 PM
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It can be numerous things, as said in that video haha. Mine was the AC BELT itself. It was dryrotted to ****, didn't notice it until I took it off when my water pump died a year ago. It could be the belt itself, or any of the pulleys. I would check the belt since thats a easy thing, if you see that it's dryrotted then thats all it is. Mine would do it being cold for 15min and when warmed up would go away until it got worse and worse.
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very common problem. its either the idler pulley or the tensioner. i replaced which ever was cheaper (cant remember) and problem solved. if your belts good those are most likely the culprets. cheers!
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Spray the belt with some lubricant while its running. If it goes away temporarily, its probably a belth. Inspect both belts and see if you see any cracks in the belts, as its time for new ones.
If not a belt, try using a stethoscope on the pulley, or a metal rod with one end to the pulley and the other end to your ear. If you hear noises coming from that pulley, then you've found your problem area.
If not a belt, try using a stethoscope on the pulley, or a metal rod with one end to the pulley and the other end to your ear. If you hear noises coming from that pulley, then you've found your problem area.
