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Old May 19, 2026 | 05:49 PM
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I'm trying to find a squeak in my 2004 Z06.. and Ive got it narrowed down to either the power steering pump or alternator..
I'm thinking I could buy a a new one.. 200+ bucks.... and IT NOT BE THE PROBLEM or beg burrow or steal someone's alternator swap it in and narrow the problem down

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Maybe something inexpensive like a mechanic stethoscope could help determine which is squeaking.
These are about $10.
https://www.harborfreight.com/mechanics-stethoscope-63691.html



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Maybe something inexpensive like a mechanic stethoscope could help determine which is squeaking.
These are about $10.
https://www.harborfreight.com/mechanics-stethoscope-63691.html



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DOH.... Thanks!
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Dude.. thanks.... you saved me a butt load of money!

I bought the stethoscope.. discovered that NONE of my pulleys were damaged... turn out it was my belt

Thanks Again

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Originally Posted by DetroitGS
Maybe something inexpensive like a mechanic stethoscope could help determine which is squeaking.
These are about $10.
https://www.harborfreight.com/mechanics-stethoscope-63691.html



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Nailed it! Exactly!
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Originally Posted by BitViper
Dude.. thanks.... you saved me a butt load of money!

I bought the stethoscope.. discovered that NONE of my pulleys were damaged... turn out it was my belt

Thanks Again

BV
That's a WIN! Congrats to you!

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