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Old Sep 4, 2010
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engine area squeak

so i have a squeak in my engine bay. now its only above 2000rpm and its a very light squeak. It Started yesterday when i blasted a mud puddle. i dried it all out with shop air and it's still squeaking. I am Stumped.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2010
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belt squeal?
 
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Old Sep 4, 2010
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nope. i think it's the power steering pulley.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2010
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What engine ?
 
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Old Sep 6, 2010
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its most likely in the belt or pulleys
 
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Old Sep 6, 2010
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yeah give it another good clean if that doesnt do it pull your belts and clean the pulleys
 
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Old Sep 7, 2010
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It's The idler has excessive play. so im replacing the Tensioner, Belt and Idler
 
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