Need help diagnosing squeaking noise will pay $10 paypal for whoever figures it out

[dsmcoder]

I have a 1991 Mitsubishi eclipse gsx auto and I have a squeaking noise that I can't figure out where it is coming from. I have replaced the alternator and harmonic balancer but still no luck. Also when I drive through a water puddle the noise goes away for a second. I will pay the person that figures out what the problem is $10 paypal.

Dsm squeaking noise - YouTube

 

[Colt4G63 also]

It's the belts. My paypal is [email protected]

I think your driver side splash shield may be missing too.

 

[dsmcoder]

Hmmm I replaced the belts 2 months ago, which belt do you think it is?

 

[RadDsm]

Have you tried removing the timing covers to see if it goes away?

Sounds like a belt rubbing sound.

 

[dsmcoder]

Yes but it doesn't, I'm not sure where the rubbing sound is coming from either. I have also replaced the timing belt and water pump about 3 months ago.

 

[Colt4G63 also]

Hmmm I replaced the belts 2 months ago, which belt do you think it is?

It's the loose one. Either A/C or the alternator one.

Edit: I suppose it could even be the power steering one, but that one probably wouldn't be affected by puddles so easily.

If you make another video in which you squirt a stream of water on each belt, one at a time, I could be more precise.

When did the problem start?

 

[danielbo91]

Have you change your pulleys also i would change your timingbelt tensioners idler puller and go to autoparts store and a belt oil for your belt it stops those noises hope it helps...
[email protected] is my paypal account

 

[dsmcoder]

The belts feel tight but I guess I can tighten them more to see if that helps.

 

[mchustle]

throw some belt conditioner on the a/c belt and alt belt. since you say it goes away when wet that should fix it unless it is loose or the timing belt rubbing like said before.

 

[mizak82]

I bet its rubbing against the lower timing belt cover side.. Paypal me.. Lol

 

[dsmcoder]

Yes I forgot to mention that I also replaced all the timing components when I changed the belt.

How would I check if it's rubbing on the cover?

 

[Colt4G63 also]

The last thing you want to do is oil your belts. When did it start making the noise? Did you do the water trick I suggested yet?

 

[snowborder714]

Just to throw it out there, have you checked all of your vacuum lines to make sure it's not a cracked/disconnected one causing a boost leak?

 

[Colt4G63 also]

Just to throw it out there, have you checked all of your vacuum lines to make sure it's not a cracked/disconnected one causing a boost leak?

Um... Are you sure you posted to the right thread? This one is about a squeaky belt that gets quiet when he gets it wet.

Just a reminder, my paypal is [email protected]

 

[dsmcoder]

I have tried spraying water on each belt with a hose but it seemed like the noise went away no matter where I sprayed the belts.

 

[Colt4G63 also]

I have tried spraying water on each belt with a hose but it seemed like the noise went away no matter where I sprayed the belts.

Get a spray bottle, set it on stream, spray carefully. It only takes a drop or two.

 

[dsmcoder]

Okay I will try that tomorrow? Anymore tips?

 

[Colt4G63 also]

Good luck, PM me if you need more guidance, and I'll check the thread. I need to get some sleep so I can wake up and fix more peoples cars in the morning.

 

[snowborder714]

Um... Are you sure you posted to the right thread? This one is about a squeaky belt that gets quiet when he gets it wet.

I guess it's not a problem I've ever heard of. My bad.

 

[Colt4G63 also]

Okay I will try that tomorrow? Anymore tips?

Make sure your water pump pulley isn't on wrong/backward, and that the little pin is lined up. Make sure all your accessories are tight, and the pulleys are properly aligned.

 

[drewboi]

pull your altanator / waterpump belt off and see it it make the noise.. if it dosent its one of the two.. if it does.. then something along the timing belt unless u got a/c

 

[mchustle]

The last thing you want to do is oil your belts. When did it start making the noise? Did you do the water trick I suggested yet?

why is belt conditioner (oil) bad, Ive done it to many of my cars without problems. If water stops the noise conditioner should help the problem. just like lotion helps dry skin conditioner helps dried belts. But as many including myself know im not an expert just throwing out some advice.

 

[dsmcoder]

I do have A/C.

 

[honda_burner]

I replaced my balancer pulley once and turns out it was off by just a little bit which caused this problem but mine eventually threw my belts. Make sure all your belts are running true. If one belt is rubbing on the outside of any pulley just a little bit it could cause this. Good luck

 

[99BoostedRS]

Sounds like a pulley thats wiggling and causing the belt to make the noise because its not aligned.