embarrasing squeal
#11
10-22-2013, 01:32 PM
I got the squeal to stop!! Not sure if it's permanent yet, but here's what I did.
Took the fan off. Removed the belt. Rechecked all the pulleys for wobble, they all seemed ok, though I don't know exactly how much play is acceptable. Sprayed a little WD-40 on the tensioner bearing, and got it to spin very smoothly. Replaced the belt and cranked her up. NO SQUEAL, Hell Yeah! Like I said, not sure if it's a permanent fix, but maybe relieving the drag from the tensioner did the trick. I'll take it for now.
Took the fan off. Removed the belt. Rechecked all the pulleys for wobble, they all seemed ok, though I don't know exactly how much play is acceptable. Sprayed a little WD-40 on the tensioner bearing, and got it to spin very smoothly. Replaced the belt and cranked her up. NO SQUEAL, Hell Yeah! Like I said, not sure if it's a permanent fix, but maybe relieving the drag from the tensioner did the trick. I'll take it for now.
I'd recommend replacing the tensioner pulley bearing before it grenades and takes out your belt and oil filter leaving you stranded. I've seen it happen.
#12
10-22-2013, 03:21 PM
Glad to hear you seem to have fixed the squeal.
Keep an eye on that water pump. There shouldn't be any play in it. If there is, I would plan on having to replace it sometime in the not too far off future.
(Ask me how I know.
)
(Ask me how I know.
)
#14
10-22-2013, 08:59 PM
#17
10-23-2013, 06:21 PM
#18
10-24-2013, 04:26 AM
Baja
NAPA usually has them.
Hardly an afternoon. 10-20 min and it can be done with a couple of sockets, vice or large C-clamp. Probably even a hammer and sockets.
Everyone has different priorities and can go the route they want. I prefer reusing components, as long as it doesn't cost more than just replacing them.
Everyone has different priorities and can go the route they want. I prefer reusing components, as long as it doesn't cost more than just replacing them.
Last edited by antichrist; 10-24-2013 at 04:29 AM.
#19
10-24-2013, 01:46 PM
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ok, so the squeal came back. Kinda figured it would after a little more extensive driving. The water pump does have a slight, and I mean slight, bit of wiggle to it. Also I notice that the crankshaft pulley has a decent amount of wobble, just by visual observation. Could this be an issue?
#20
10-24-2013, 02:49 PM
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts