Two Questions: Squeak Problem and Shop Problem
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Two Questions: Squeak Problem and Shop Problem
Hey All, a quick search didn't return any obvious results.. so here goes:
When I start my '00 vette, in the morning the engine runs smoothly. As soon as the motor revs to >1.5k i start getting a squeak that increases in volume/ speed until about 4k where it is overwhelmed by the sound of the engine.
This squeak persists until the engine temp has reached 130-160 degrees, at which point it dissipates.
I had one person say it was the "idle tensioner" but the shop(s) never fixed that. Any idea what it could be? It's been going on for like 2 months now.
Second question:
Where is a shop that you trust? I've been to two different shops to fix this problem, and spent over $1,800.. and I still have the squeak. Smitty's on adams first told me it was the alternator which i replaced at their suggestion (not cheap). Problem was still there. Topflight corvette was even worse, telling me it was my water pump, replacing it, then somehow they *broke* my steering wheel and charged me to fix that too... and at the end of the day I still have the squeak.
I swear to god, I'm at the point that i don't really care how much it costs to fix... I just want it to be gone.
Any ideas are very appreciated..
When I start my '00 vette, in the morning the engine runs smoothly. As soon as the motor revs to >1.5k i start getting a squeak that increases in volume/ speed until about 4k where it is overwhelmed by the sound of the engine.
This squeak persists until the engine temp has reached 130-160 degrees, at which point it dissipates.
I had one person say it was the "idle tensioner" but the shop(s) never fixed that. Any idea what it could be? It's been going on for like 2 months now.
Second question:
Where is a shop that you trust? I've been to two different shops to fix this problem, and spent over $1,800.. and I still have the squeak. Smitty's on adams first told me it was the alternator which i replaced at their suggestion (not cheap). Problem was still there. Topflight corvette was even worse, telling me it was my water pump, replacing it, then somehow they *broke* my steering wheel and charged me to fix that too... and at the end of the day I still have the squeak.
I swear to god, I'm at the point that i don't really care how much it costs to fix... I just want it to be gone.
Any ideas are very appreciated..
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Clanton AL
wow. sucks to get reamed by a shop. I hate that feeling, as for your squeak, surely it's the belt or idler pulley or both, but I bet there are more qualified people who will respond and give you more ideas.
also post this in the c5 tech section..good luck
also post this in the c5 tech section..good luck
Jacks996
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: eagle mountain lake tx
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sometimes just a new belt will fix it. you can even change it without taking anything off.
