Squeeling

[chet1185]

How can I tell if its a belt or a pulley? I did rub a bar of soap againt the 2 top belts that are easy to see, but it didn't stop. The water pump looks very hard to get to so i hope that's not it.

 

[spyderdrifter]

Does the squealing ever go away? I recently replaced my alternator due to it failing, which eliminated the squealing I got from it, which was all pulley noise from a bad pulley bearing. Once it warmed up the squealing went away, but would come back when the engine cooled off.

 

[new2awd]

Are any pulleys visibly wobbling while engine is running? is the belt cracked and worn out?

 

[jonathanfl]

With engine running hit one belt at a time with a little break cleaner, if it goes away you need a belt if not you need to inspect the pulleys.

 

[darknezz7]

You can see if its the water pump by spraying some pb blaster, wd40, liquid wrench ect or belt dressing right behind the water pump pulley. If it stops its the bearing, just replaced my friends, again, it takes 3-5 hours. The timing belt has to come off so the idler pulley can come off to get to one of the water pump bolts.

 

[Insane20]

The best way to tell is remove on belt at a time and start it up after you remove each belt. When the noise stops you have a better idea of which belt or pulleys could be the problem. Then inspect said belts and pulleys for cracks bends ect. Spin the pulleys and listen to them as you spin. Check for play ect. .

 

[chet1185]

Well, the motor does flex really far and i notice the belt on the ac condenser is fraying on the edge. It does go away after about 5 mins idling but as soon as i go to drive it it starts again. Once i leave off gas it stops.

 

[new2awd]

do you have the ac on when this is happening?

 

[chet1185]

No, but it is hitting on the frame

 

[pauleyman]

You couldve mentioned this first. Start there.

 

[MJBean420]

Usually with our cars, its the alternator belt being loose that is making the squeal...

 

[chet1185]

Ill check stuff once i can get outside. Damn rain and now snow.

 

[new2awd]

Noting that the ac is hitting a frame is something i would have stated in the op. I would check to make sure it is properly secured to the engine and then check the motor/trans mounts for any issues

 

[chet1185]

I have the mounts ordered. It slipped my mind in the OP. I am dealing with a bunch of different issues with this car

 

[new2awd]

haha no problem address that first and since you said the ac belt is frayed i would replace that as well