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k-thoj Aug 2, 2009 09:54 PM

Engine Squealling?
 
OK so when it starts it squeals, then stops after warming up, but when i drive it sometimes squeal if i down shift. I ask a buddy of mine he said it could be the wheel bearing? But idk. Anyone had this problem?

Aaron Cake Aug 3, 2009 10:10 AM

Sounds like belts or a bad accessory bearing to me.

Jakesrail Aug 3, 2009 07:21 PM

Need a little more info is it coming from the front, back, under the hood?

k-thoj Aug 4, 2009 11:19 AM

the squeling is coming from the front. it is loud so you can hear it even though i have a turbo exhuast on it. lol

oppa637 Aug 4, 2009 11:31 AM

what side of the motor....

k-thoj Aug 4, 2009 02:30 PM


Originally Posted by oppa637 (Post 9402516)
what side of the motor....

i dont' know what side?/ because i can't check it when i'm in the driver side? lol heres the story it is stock turboII engine. I haven't done anything with it, but it is a swap engine. I'll breif with the story. It is a turboII the previous own swap the engine to a different turboII. Because the old one was beat up etc etc. The only thing thats different on the engine would be the alternator pully. its an aftermarket blue one and a rotar oil cap. thats about it.

Jeff5808 Aug 4, 2009 03:34 PM

Does it only squeal when you drive it?

KKMpunkrock2011 Aug 4, 2009 03:39 PM

try turning your fan off when it starts and see if the squealing stops too

Aaron Cake Aug 4, 2009 04:09 PM

So have you checked the belts and accessories as I suggested?

k-thoj Aug 5, 2009 03:17 PM


Originally Posted by Jeff5808 (Post 9403146)
Does it only squeal when you drive it?

it squels sometimes when i drive it. Like down shift gears and gas it and only when its cold and starts up.

k-thoj Aug 5, 2009 03:19 PM


Originally Posted by KKMpunkrock2011 (Post 9403162)
try turning your fan off when it starts and see if the squealing stops too

the fan was always off, due to the previous owner the ac dont' work so i just don't turn it on.

k-thoj Aug 5, 2009 03:19 PM


Originally Posted by Aaron Cake (Post 9403258)
So have you checked the belts and accessories as I suggested?

i am not a mechanic so i do no know how to do so.

Jeff5808 Aug 6, 2009 09:03 PM

Do you know how to measure for belt deflection? A chilton or haynes manual will be able to give you proper directions. But in the mean time you can try this.
http://books.google.com/books?id=F5g...age&q=&f=false

You can also try a product called belt dressing. You put it on the belt and it is supposed to stop the belt squeal. But it will eventually wear off. If the dressing works, than it is safe bet that your belts are loose.

Since you describe it only as squealing when you down shift or gas it, I am 99.99% sure your belts are loose.

What car do you have?

chri$ Aug 7, 2009 04:11 AM

sounds to me like worn or loose belts

Aaron Cake Aug 7, 2009 08:58 AM


Originally Posted by k-thoj (Post 9405764)
i am not a mechanic so i do no know how to do so.

Take it to a mechanic. They can check the bearings in all the accessories with a stethoscope.


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