Weird Squealing under Load
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: San Antonio TX
Weird Squealing under Load
Yo everyone!
Trying to diagnose and gauge the seriousness of a squeal coming distinctly from the engine compartment under moderate to heavy load in gear, typically a low one.
I have noticed it's been wet or very humid out lately... so I can't speak of really dry weather. It does not do it while idling and no sound with the hood up. It doesn't seem to do it under low loads.
Is there a bearing I should look out for? S-Belt need replacing maybe?
Any ideas would be great!
Travis
Trying to diagnose and gauge the seriousness of a squeal coming distinctly from the engine compartment under moderate to heavy load in gear, typically a low one.
I have noticed it's been wet or very humid out lately... so I can't speak of really dry weather. It does not do it while idling and no sound with the hood up. It doesn't seem to do it under low loads.
Is there a bearing I should look out for? S-Belt need replacing maybe?
Any ideas would be great!
Travis
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 253
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From: San Antonio TX
Just revvin' the engine while parked doesn't seem to do anything but make a lot of noise xP
Then again, the car is usually totally warm when I do that. I'll check in the morning before I head to work if it does it cold out of gear.
Then again, the car is usually totally warm when I do that. I'll check in the morning before I head to work if it does it cold out of gear.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Stoney Creek Ontario
aside from checking the ususal belts, pullies, and belt driven accessories, take a good look at the harmonic balancer as well - they're notorious for messing up and can cause all kinds of wierd symptoms and noises.... see if it's wobbling at all, the rubber can separate from the steel ring.....
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 253
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From: San Antonio TX
It's entirely possible, I haven't been able to pinpoint the trouble spot or source of the noise yet.
I'm thinking about heading up to Dallas this weekend and trading in for a C6 GS... maybe that'll fix the problem
I'm thinking about heading up to Dallas this weekend and trading in for a C6 GS... maybe that'll fix the problem
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