Bird trapped under hood
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Bird trapped under hood
no, not really. Need some help tho...a while back I was getting some high chirps from under the hood only when accelerating. I noticed I had a wobbly balancer so I replaced it and the belts. Car was fine for a few hundred miles. Now the chirping/squeaking when I accelerate is back. Tensioner? Pulleys? I can't seem to pinpoint where this is coming from. I researched a bit throughout the forum but haven't seen anything. Any suggestions on a good starting point? Thanks!
(2003 base coupe, nothing special done, just B&K intake, Hypertech tuner and flowmaster cat back)
(2003 base coupe, nothing special done, just B&K intake, Hypertech tuner and flowmaster cat back)
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no, not really. Need some help tho...a while back I was getting some high chirps from under the hood only when accelerating. I noticed I had a wobbly balancer so I replaced it and the belts. Car was fine for a few hundred miles. Now the chirping/squeaking when I accelerate is back. Tensioner? Pulleys? I can't seem to pinpoint where this is coming from. I researched a bit throughout the forum but haven't seen anything. Any suggestions on a good starting point? Thanks!
(2003 base coupe, nothing special done, just B&K intake, Hypertech tuner and flowmaster cat back)
(2003 base coupe, nothing special done, just B&K intake, Hypertech tuner and flowmaster cat back)
Last edited by C5 Diag; Jul 13, 2018 at 11:31 AM.
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Watch the video...and buy one of these alignment tools and stick with OEM parts !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyGOlBJQjeE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyGOlBJQjeE
I did buy an AC Delco balancer. A lot of people push for aftermarket brands, but I tend to stick with the factory replacement parts.
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I stick to OEM parts for critical electrical items...Alternator, Fuel Pump, MAF sensor, Cam/Crank sensor...I have no problem paying extra...hoses and stuff like that I'll go with just the better brands !!
Last edited by C5 Diag; Jul 13, 2018 at 12:51 PM.
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I did happen to notice that the crickets quiet down a bit when the AC is on. Would that indicate the tensioner near the compressor? I'll have to get a stethoscope and poke around I guess.
BUT FIRST, I'll be replacing a freaking rear sway bar that randomly "popped" on the exit ramp. SMH
Smoken1 , I'll be going with an aftermarket replacement, lol
Last edited by Tanked77; Jul 16, 2018 at 06:25 PM.
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7th Gear
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From: IL
Now I am back on this damned chirping. I hate it. Makes car sound like a hoopty