Squeal in engine.
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Instructor
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From: Ridgetop TN
Squeal in engine.
This last week I noticed a squeal coming from the front of the engine when it is cold. As soon as the coolant temp gets over 100 it goes away.
It appears to be on the passenger side/front where the water pump-thermostat is.
It sounds like a bearing/bushing but it could be anything.
No coolant problems.
Help :seeya
[Modified by RedLandRocket, 11:49 AM 4/15/2002]
It appears to be on the passenger side/front where the water pump-thermostat is.
It sounds like a bearing/bushing but it could be anything.
No coolant problems.
Help :seeya
[Modified by RedLandRocket, 11:49 AM 4/15/2002]
Burning Brakes
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Re: Squeal in engine. (RedLandRocket)
Mine had a squeal and it was the serpentine belt. Spray belt conditioner on the belt to track down the squeal. If it quiets down the noise was coming from the belt. You can then replace the serpentine belt.
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Re: Squeal in engine. (RedLandRocket)
My boss's car had a similar sympton: Squealing when cold, then goes away when warm. The problem was a pinhole in a coolant hose. The coolant would jet just a tiny bit out onto the belts, wetting them and causing them to slip and squeal. Apparently, when the engine was warm enough, the hose expanded and sealed the pinhole.
