squealing noise somewhere under the serpentine?

Coupe5oh · 03-24-2002, 11:15 AM

I cant figure out where its coming from, could it be the tensioner? it only happens sometimes, also think my powersteering is going out, should i just wait until it craps out completely? the noise is embarrassing when it starts making raquet around stoplights

And on hard right turns i hear it squeak? thnx

joe4speed · 03-24-2002, 12:27 PM

use the ol' broomstick to the ear method! Take a broomstick and take the broom off then put one end to the part you think might be making the noise and the other end right to your ear. You'll hear just what's going on with that component. Good luck and just be very careful with the moving parts!!

Hozer 88GTConv · 03-25-2002, 01:56 PM

Don't forget to check the water pump. Check the weep hole under it too. A bearing that is going in a water pump is a very unique sound.
A power steering pump going is indicated aurally by a noticeable "warbling" when you hoze the wheel over under load, like when you are barely moving and it requires tremendous pressure on the pump.
Good luck.

whiterod · 03-25-2002, 02:05 PM

My guess it is either the tensioner or altenator. my car did the same thing a few years back. just take off the alternator and bring it to an autoparts store and have them run it on their machine and see if it does it. but also keep in mind it still could be the wp or air pump. but the old broom stick method does work good.

Mustangbelle306 · 03-25-2002, 02:50 PM

Mine does the exact same thing, and its my power steering pump. Not sure what's goin' on, but I keep having to add power steering fluid. I've also had a squealing problem when I needed a new tensioner, so I guess it could be either/or....or BOTH!

I like that broomstick idea

With my luck, I'll be able to use it verrrrrrrrrrrry soon

03-24-2002, 11:15 AM	#1
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	squealing noise somewhere under the serpentine? I cant figure out where its coming from, could it be the tensioner? it only happens sometimes, also think my powersteering is going out, should i just wait until it craps out completely? the noise is embarrassing when it starts making raquet around stoplights And on hard right turns i hear it squeak? thnx __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

03-24-2002, 12:27 PM	#2
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	use the ol' broomstick to the ear method! Take a broomstick and take the broom off then put one end to the part you think might be making the noise and the other end right to your ear. You'll hear just what's going on with that component. Good luck and just be very careful with the moving parts!! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

03-25-2002, 01:56 PM	#3
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	water pump, etc. Don't forget to check the water pump. Check the weep hole under it too. A bearing that is going in a water pump is a very unique sound. A power steering pump going is indicated aurally by a noticeable "warbling" when you hoze the wheel over under load, like when you are barely moving and it requires tremendous pressure on the pump. Good luck. __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

03-25-2002, 02:05 PM	#4
whiterod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: zachary, la Posts: 73	My guess it is either the tensioner or altenator. my car did the same thing a few years back. just take off the alternator and bring it to an autoparts store and have them run it on their machine and see if it does it. but also keep in mind it still could be the wp or air pump. but the old broom stick method does work good. __________________ GT-40X(58cc)heads, cobra upper&lower, FMS 65mm TB, 75mm Bullet, 24# injectors, 190 lph fuel pump, moroso cold air intake, BBK 1 5/8 equal length headers, flowmaster cat back, 1.7 cobra rockers, crane 2031, T5Z gear box, centerforce dual friction, mcleod bullet proof bellhousing, 3.55 gears, hurst billet shifter with over 193,000 miles. thanks to all who contributed

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03-25-2002, 02:50 PM	#5
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Mine does the exact same thing, and its my power steering pump. Not sure what's goin' on, but I keep having to add power steering fluid. I've also had a squealing problem when I needed a new tensioner, so I guess it could be either/or....or BOTH! I like that broomstick idea With my luck, I'll be able to use it verrrrrrrrrrrry soon