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Old 11-22-2008
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squeaky??

Just started but it just got cold too. sounds like a squeaky tensioner. Just wandering if anyone else had this problem before and should i be thinkin about buyin a new one..lol!!!! I'll get a vid w/sound up in the morning. it seems to go away after its warmed up after awhile!!
 
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bingo, ive got the same thing. its the tensioner. just havnt got around to changing it. if you have someone give it gas you can see it wobble with the noise.
 
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i just thought it odd to be that with only 47k. but i guess it is what it is!!! thanks!!
 
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Yeah dude, I bought an aftermarket one from autozone, cheaper than a factory replacement. get a gatorback belt while you're at it
 
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^x2 ya when i changed the tensioner pulley i put a gatorback on as well. its a smart move.
 
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Originally Posted by yellow_edge
^x2 ya when i changed the tensioner pulley i put a gatorback on as well. its a smart move.
Yup, no complaints about the belt. Cheaper than a factory replacement, doesn't squeek, and it just looks badass, lol
 
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well i had to revise this thread in case other people was having same problem. i took a closer look into what coulda been making the sqeaking noise. I noticed my harmonic balance is dancing back and fourth a lil. Makes sense that it only does it when cold and goes away after it warms up. Theres rubber bushing in it and when it cold i guess its hard ,but now because it dancing i suppose its puttin a lil stress on the tensioner making it squeak a lil. So im going to replace the harmonic balance though i still believe is a lil premature on a 06 that just turned 49k.
 
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