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fletch12518 12-06-2005 12:25 PM

Squeeky Noise from engine when starts up?
 
Right when it started to get cold my truck has been making this funny noise at start up? It squeeks ever 2 seconds. Reminds me of a little bid but not as high pitch. once it warms up it ok? just at a cold start up?

Redneckstone 12-06-2005 12:30 PM

idler pulley...tensioner pulley...new belt...maybe alternator bearing....

rangererv 12-06-2005 12:33 PM

I would try a new belt first.
That fixed my squeak.
Gatorback is a very good choice for a belt

fletch12518 12-06-2005 12:37 PM

ok how do i get it off?

rangererv 12-06-2005 12:45 PM

There is a tensioner(sp?) pully. You have to find that and pull it loose with a ratchet. Once you pull the tensioner to give you some slack, romove the belt and then let go of the ratchet. Usually there is a picture under the hood that will show you where it is. You have to run the belt around the fan to get it out. Then put the new on in the same way...kinda hard to explain, but very simple process.

fletch12518 12-06-2005 12:54 PM


Originally Posted by rangererv
There is a tensioner(sp?) pully. You have to find that and pull it loose with a ratchet. Once you pull the tensioner to give you some slack, romove the belt and then let go of the ratchet. Usually there is a picture under the hood that will show you where it is. You have to run the belt around the fan to get it out. Then put the new on in the same way...kinda hard to explain, but very simple process.

ok great! how much do they run bout?

rangererv 12-06-2005 01:01 PM

For a Gatorback belt, it is like $40, but its a life time warranty.
A normal belt is like 15-20 or so.

fletch12518 12-06-2005 01:09 PM

ok well ill try the belt first. hope thats it!?

rangererv 12-06-2005 01:13 PM

ya, its a good start.
a gatorback belt is an upgrade from stock anyways

FauX 12-06-2005 01:23 PM

He's not running a 4.0 SOHC so his motor might be a little different.

rangererv 12-06-2005 01:31 PM


Originally Posted by FauX
He's not running a 4.0 SOHC so his motor might be a little different.

there is a tensioner on all engines....there just located in differnt spots.
on a 4.0 engine you use a rachet for the pully. On the 3.0 i believe you need a socket to.. Or on my olf 3.0 you did. There pretty much the same, i've had them both

Redneckstone 12-06-2005 01:34 PM

the old 4.0L might be like mine you need like a 1" long wrench and you pull on it

fletch12518 12-06-2005 01:41 PM

so i need a wrench?

Redneckstone 12-06-2005 01:45 PM


Originally Posted by fletch12518
so i need a wrench?

you might idk am not there to show you lol...

fletch12518 12-06-2005 01:46 PM

lol good point

FauX 12-06-2005 03:09 PM

your gonna need a tensioner from autozone, They are about 2ft long. Tell them what year your truck is, 2wd / 4wd and motor size and they'll show you exactly where it is, Hell they will probably put it in for you. Save you from buying a tool...

fletch12518 12-06-2005 03:39 PM

they will put the belt on?


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