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Alexe60crock 08-18-2016 07:14 AM

Pulleys
 
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DanielFD 08-19-2016 04:54 AM

Its most probably something on your belt. Spinning freely isn't enough. The bearing that make that sound are what you want to hear for. You can test this with your car running without a belt for a couple seconds to make sure its something on the belt then you can install the belt and use a tool that looks a lot like what doctors use to hear your heartbeat except the part that amplifies the sound is thin and for automotive use.

Alexe60crock 08-19-2016 06:07 AM

http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlZh0oADn74

Alexe60crock 08-19-2016 06:08 AM

There's a quick video on how it sounds. Any ideas? Sorry for the shaking. My car also has a Vaccum leak which is most likely the CCV

BostonJon 08-19-2016 06:37 AM


Originally Posted by Alexe60crock (Post 1581454)

this link is broken btw. i was able to view it but the http:// prefix is incorrect in your link.

definitely sounds like a pulley bearing to me.

an automotive stethoscope would work, but be careful using something like that with a moving belt

Alexe60crock 08-19-2016 06:33 PM


Alexe60crock 08-19-2016 06:34 PM

Update on the Car. Took both belts off and played with the pulleys a bit. What pulleys do you guys think are bad? I'm pretty sure the AC Comp. isn't supposed to Sqeak like that��

BostonJon 08-19-2016 06:41 PM

i think you answered your own question. sounds like your compressor is on its way out.

Alexe60crock 08-19-2016 06:54 PM

Should the tensioner be replaced as well? Also thanks for the help! Really appreciate it!

BostonJon 08-19-2016 07:45 PM


Originally Posted by Alexe60crock (Post 1581480)
Should the tensioner be replaced as well? Also thanks for the help! Really appreciate it!

Probably not a requirement but it's not expensive to do the tensioner, idler pulley, and belt. I believe contitech makes a kit that can buy on Amazon.


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