embarrasing squeal
Camel Trophy
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: IL
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.
Winching
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Pittsburgh, PA USA
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.
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Rock Crawling
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: NE-Illinois
Agreed, wd-40 is temporary fix at best, it is not intended for long term lubrication...
Point and case, squeaky chair at work sprayed with wd-40 a month later is back to squeaking.
What do you expect from fish oil
Point and case, squeaky chair at work sprayed with wd-40 a month later is back to squeaking.
What do you expect from fish oil
If you want to spend your afternoon with a press pressing in/out bearings to save a few dollars fine.
I replaced the whole thing, takes 10min, lifetime warranty, done.
I replaced the whole thing, takes 10min, lifetime warranty, done.
Baja
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Georgia, USA
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; Oct 24, 2013 at 04:29 AM.
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Drifting
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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?
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Drifting
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