Squeaking when starting car in morning

SmokeyDP · 04-09-2001, 10:46 AM

When I start my car up in the morning the car squeaks for 1/2 a second then stops. If I rev it to 3000 before it warms up it will squeak white i have my foot on the gas. After the car warms up I can shut it off and start it and it won't squeak. I was going to grab a buddy to rev my engine this weekend so i can hear under the hood. What should I look for? I know to listen at the belts and alternator. My alternator is from a 94GT and I put it in 6 months ago.

Thanks!

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1992 GT 5.0L Convertible
BBK Shorties, Flowmasters, Super Chip, Mass Air, Under Drive Pullies, Hurst Shifter, Duck Tape
AIM: SmokeyDP

Skankin · 04-09-2001, 11:11 AM

If the tensioner is working, the belts should be alright.

It's probably the power steering pump. Check to see what colour it is, and if it smells burnt.

Try changing the fluid & using a semi-synthetic.

quick89gt · 04-09-2001, 11:32 AM

my car does the same thing when i first start it up...it only does it for a split second. i assume i need a new belt, b/c when the car warms up...it's just fine....so, i believe my belt might be worn and "glazed" <---really smooth...and that's what is causing it to slip for a second.

let us know if that's what it is...josh

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'89 GT, T-5,
Bored .030 Over, GT-40P heads, MAC 1 5/8" headers, MAC Off-Road H-Pipe, 2 1/2" Flowmasters, Edelbrock 65mm T.B., Trick Flow Intakes, Crane 2031 cam, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Keith Black hyp. flat top Pistons, Screamin' Deamon Coil, Champion Plugs, March Underdrive Pulleys, 255lph Fuel Pump, SVO Motorsport Clutch, Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator, Formula GP Suspension, MAC Upper & Lower Control Arms, FMS 3.73 Gears.
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04-09-2001, 10:46 AM	#1
SmokeyDP Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Middlesex, NJ Posts: 212	Squeaking when starting car in morning When I start my car up in the morning the car squeaks for 1/2 a second then stops. If I rev it to 3000 before it warms up it will squeak white i have my foot on the gas. After the car warms up I can shut it off and start it and it won't squeak. I was going to grab a buddy to rev my engine this weekend so i can hear under the hood. What should I look for? I know to listen at the belts and alternator. My alternator is from a 94GT and I put it in 6 months ago. Thanks! ------------------ 1992 GT 5.0L Convertible BBK Shorties, Flowmasters, Super Chip, Mass Air, Under Drive Pullies, Hurst Shifter, Duck Tape AIM: SmokeyDP

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04-09-2001, 11:11 AM	#2
Skankin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,349	If the tensioner is working, the belts should be alright. It's probably the power steering pump. Check to see what colour it is, and if it smells burnt. Try changing the fluid & using a semi-synthetic.

04-09-2001, 11:32 AM	#3
quick89gt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: O'Fallon, IL Posts: 243	my car does the same thing when i first start it up...it only does it for a split second. i assume i need a new belt, b/c when the car warms up...it's just fine....so, i believe my belt might be worn and "glazed" <---really smooth...and that's what is causing it to slip for a second. let us know if that's what it is...josh ------------------ *********************** '89 GT, T-5, Bored .030 Over, GT-40P heads, MAC 1 5/8" headers, MAC Off-Road H-Pipe, 2 1/2" Flowmasters, Edelbrock 65mm T.B., Trick Flow Intakes, Crane 2031 cam, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Keith Black hyp. flat top Pistons, Screamin' Deamon Coil, Champion Plugs, March Underdrive Pulleys, 255lph Fuel Pump, SVO Motorsport Clutch, Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator, Formula GP Suspension, MAC Upper & Lower Control Arms, FMS 3.73 Gears. ***********************