Intermittent squeeling???

Plays_with_Toys · 02-14-2004, 11:17 AM

Recently colorado dipped into the negatives. I have never had my car in such cold weather.

The day that happened, I let the car warm up, which took alot longer than normal. Anyway, while driving I would hear a squeeling, it wasn't very loud, but almost like a bad belt or something. The squeeling isn't bad until 2200 rpms or more. I thought it would go away after it warmed up around here, but its now in the 50's and I am still getting the squeeling.

What could be the problem? Does extreme cold do something to the belts? Is there is somewhere else I should look? Also, I did replace the idler pulley bearing, but it was just a run of the mill bearing, do you think maybe the bearing wasn't designed to get that cold and now [i]it[i] is the thing squeeling?

Thanks for the help!

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chasmc2 · 02-14-2004, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plays_with_Toys

Recently colorado dipped into the negatives. I have never had my car in such cold weather.

The day that happened, I let the car warm up, which took alot longer than normal. Anyway, while driving I would hear a squeeling, it wasn't very loud, but almost like a bad belt or something. The squeeling isn't bad until 2200 rpms or more. I thought it would go away after it warmed up around here, but its now in the 50's and I am still getting the squeeling.

What could be the problem? Does extreme cold do something to the belts? Is there is somewhere else I should look? Also, I did replace the idler pulley bearing, but it was just a run of the mill bearing, do you think maybe the bearing wasn't designed to get that cold and now [i]it[i] is the thing squeeling?

Thanks for the help!

I have a squeling that comes from my speedo cable. it is bad when the weather gets cold. mostly here in the colorado area. good luck finding it. if its the speedo cable I have done everything except replacing it. now i just turn up the Stereo

85runner · 02-14-2004, 12:53 PM

It could be the throw-out bearing also...but if it was, the noise would change when you step on the clutch.

barkeywayne · 02-14-2004, 01:04 PM

I was getting some intermittent squealing in one of my 22R trucks, totally random, over the span of several months. I finally pinpointed mine to a bad alternator bearing, it would drag a little and make the belt squeal. Replaced the alternator (it was shot anyway) and that cured it. Good luck on finding your noise!

Plays_with_Toys · 02-14-2004, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 85runner

It could be the throw-out bearing also...but if it was, the noise would change when you step on the clutch.

Not the throw out bearing, just had the entire clutch replaced with bearings back in october. When I listened to it, it sounded like it was coming from the passenger side headlight :wtf:

Strange though, because while the sound was evident yesterday, it never squeeked once today.

I will see if it makes sound these next couple days.

85runner · 02-15-2004, 10:20 AM

Does the truck have AC?

Plays_with_Toys · 02-15-2004, 11:48 AM

No it doesn't have AC.

I am thinking it is the idler pulley bearing. I think because it is a generic bearing, it isn't designed to go that cold, so some of the oil in it probably got too thick and now that its worked through it with some warmer temps, its gone away.

If it does come back, I will look at the alternator (god I hope not, I've spent nearly $1500 on this thing in 4 months).

Thanks for the replies!

HaveBlue · 02-15-2004, 08:24 PM

Hey, Dan-
It sounds like either a belt or an alternator bearing. The belts on my '83 squeel pretty bad. I need to replace them. When I had a Honda Civic as a commuter, the alternator bearing gave up. It squeeled until it warmed up, then it would just buzz. In your case, since it's RPM related, it would probably be the belts. Spray a bit of belt dressing on them and that should quiet them down until you replace them or tighten the tension.

scubasteve83 · 02-15-2004, 09:56 PM

Hey goodtimes though. Let me know if you ever need help workin on that truck of yours. Good luck with that squeel my speedo cable makes a rattling noise. Its nnoying but the radio covers it up.
<~~~~Still love that pic!!!!

02-14-2004, 12:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
85runner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 291	It could be the throw-out bearing also...but if it was, the noise would change when you step on the clutch. __________________ Korrupt Krawlers CrawlinAZ.com - Arizona Runs

02-14-2004, 01:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
barkeywayne Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SW MO Ozarks Posts: 62	I was getting some intermittent squealing in one of my 22R trucks, totally random, over the span of several months. I finally pinpointed mine to a bad alternator bearing, it would drag a little and make the belt squeal. Replaced the alternator (it was shot anyway) and that cured it. Good luck on finding your noise! __________________ 98 Tacoma 2RZ 2WD XCab 167K miles, 84 22R 2WD SB 197K miles, 86 22RE 4WD Xcab 181K miles, 87 22R 2WD LB 302K miles, 80 20R 2WD LB 183K miles.....my "Fleet-o-beaters"!

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85runner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 291	Does the truck have AC? __________________ Korrupt Krawlers CrawlinAZ.com - Arizona Runs

02-15-2004, 11:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Plays_with_Toys Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 1,572	No it doesn't have AC. I am thinking it is the idler pulley bearing. I think because it is a generic bearing, it isn't designed to go that cold, so some of the oil in it probably got too thick and now that its worked through it with some warmer temps, its gone away. If it does come back, I will look at the alternator (god I hope not, I've spent nearly $1500 on this thing in 4 months). Thanks for the replies! __________________ 1987 Xtra Cab (4x4) - (SOLD) 22r, Rancho RS 5000, 15x8 American Racing AR-23s w/ 31x10.5 BFGoodrich A/T's, 2.25" exhaust w/ 23 1/8" glasspack, Explorer Pro Comp Prerunner bar/ Hella 500's

02-15-2004, 08:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
HaveBlue Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,667	Hey, Dan- It sounds like either a belt or an alternator bearing. The belts on my '83 squeel pretty bad. I need to replace them. When I had a Honda Civic as a commuter, the alternator bearing gave up. It squeeled until it warmed up, then it would just buzz. In your case, since it's RPM related, it would probably be the belts. Spray a bit of belt dressing on them and that should quiet them down until you replace them or tighten the tension. __________________ Alan *1996 Supercharged 4Runner Limited* Hi Altitude 4Lo A 4WD club for Colorado and surrounding states

02-15-2004, 09:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
scubasteve83 Banned for dupe accounts Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 215	Hey goodtimes though. Let me know if you ever need help workin on that truck of yours. Good luck with that squeel my speedo cable makes a rattling noise. Its nnoying but the radio covers it up. <~~~~Still love that pic!!!! Last edited by scubasteve83; 02-15-2004 at 09:57 PM.

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