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Squeeky sound

Discussion in '7G Lancer and older- General Information' started by Jogenmaru, May 1, 2010.

  1. Jogenmaru

    Jogenmaru Well-Known Member

    Whenever it rains, for some reason my engine bay has this loud as squeek. I was told by my boss that it is my serpentine belt. Anyone have anything extra to add? And if you agree with this, do you have a part number for the belt?
     
    Jogenmaru, May 1, 2010
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  2. timschoeliertm

    timschoeliertm Well-Known Member

    its probably just a wet belt. i dont know what belt it would be. but if you only hear it when it rains it happens to a lot of cars. i dont think its that big of a deal, but i could be wrong
     
    timschoeliertm, May 1, 2010
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  3. 1slowlance

    1slowlance Well-Known Member

    I get this too sometimes. Only if I hit kind of a big puddle though. So, that would make sense that it would be the belt. It's really only noticeable when I'm stopped, once I start going it either stops, or is drowned out.
     
    1slowlance, May 1, 2010
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  4. Jogenmaru

    Jogenmaru Well-Known Member

    Yea. I avoid all puddles to begin with. Since I put a CAI on it. But I took it out and now im just SRI. But I still avoid puddle. I just hate it cuz its loud as hell and I want it gone.
     
    Jogenmaru, May 2, 2010
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  5. timschoeliertm

    timschoeliertm Well-Known Member

    did you figure out what belt it was? mines squeeking all the time now, its loud and annoying, how many miles you at? i think it might be my timing belt but im not sure
     
    timschoeliertm, Jun 27, 2010
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  6. 1slowlance

    1slowlance Well-Known Member

    We only have 2 belts. When's the last time you changed either one?
     
    1slowlance, Jun 27, 2010
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  7. timschoeliertm

    timschoeliertm Well-Known Member

    not since ive gotten it, sso over a year
     
    timschoeliertm, Jun 27, 2010
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  8. Jogenmaru

    Jogenmaru Well-Known Member

    I just bought the serpentine belt yesterday. I just need the time to put it on and to figure out if its the right one. Dude said it didn't distinguish between dohc and sohc. He also gave me some kind of lubricant that is supposed to give it more friction between the belt and the cranks. I will let you all know on my next afternoon available. Today is gf time....YAY...Going to see The Karate Kid.
     
    Jogenmaru, Jun 27, 2010
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  9. timschoeliertm

    timschoeliertm Well-Known Member

    thats what i hate about having a job, takes up all my time
     
    timschoeliertm, Jun 28, 2010
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  10. Jogenmaru

    Jogenmaru Well-Known Member

    Without that job...no income. And it should be the one closest to the ground that's making all the noise. Serpentine belt? Since it has no cover (mine doesn't), I would assume water got into it from when it rained and ran over a big puddle. Im in the process of changing a bunch of stuff now for maintanence. Which reminds me...I really neeeeed to change my battery. Its the same one from 03. Still kicking....im going to say its time is up. changing out on friday. Along with serpentine belt and timing belt. And to get my sides on my evo 7 wing painted. But I will let you know which one is doing all the squeeking. Im gonna do the serpentine friday and the timing on saturday.
     
    Jogenmaru, Jun 28, 2010
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  11. timschoeliertm

    timschoeliertm Well-Known Member

    alright sounds good, thanks man
     
    timschoeliertm, Jun 28, 2010
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  12. Jogenmaru

    Jogenmaru Well-Known Member

    FFFFUUUCCCCKKKK!!! I just looked at the install/uninstall guide for this job and I might as well do both of them at the same time. I have to remove the serpentine to get to timing belt. And from what I see this is a bitch of a job. And on top of that I might as well change the clutch. Perfect 3 day weekend. I just hope I don't get called into work to get some part for the technicians cuz then I'm fucked. Although I do have my moms Lincoln Navigator. It's a 5-8 hour install tim. Best bet if you don't know what making the sound is to get both belts and replace them at the same time. And after the install is done find something that can safely cover the serpentine belt so no water can get into it.
     
    Jogenmaru, Jul 3, 2010
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  13. timschoeliertm

    timschoeliertm Well-Known Member

    good stuff haha
     
    timschoeliertm, Jul 3, 2010
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  14. Ciphony

    Ciphony Well-Known Member

    dont understand the clutch part... but yeah, it is better to do both accesory belts and timing belt at the same time if you are already doing the timing belt. Trust me, the timing belt on our cars is cake compared to a DOHC V6.... Those are nightmares. Curious tho.. what was the lubricant he sold you to do the belt? i dont know of any material that should be placed on the belt.
    BTW.. if you are doing the timing belt and wanted to change over to the RRM Aluminum crank pulley, Now is the time.
     
    Ciphony, Jul 15, 2010
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  15. Ciphony

    Ciphony Well-Known Member

    oh yeah.. and almost forgot. You may not need to replace the belts on your car if they are sqeaking. Only if they are cracked or damaged. If you look at the belts and see no cracks or ribs missing then it is ok to just increase the tension on the belts.
     
    Ciphony, Jul 15, 2010
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  16. Jogenmaru

    Jogenmaru Well-Known Member

    Yea I had some pretty decent cracking going on with the serpentine belt. And I would like to replace my pulley buuutt, my turbo build comes first. That's more an accessory and not a must. But same could be said for my turbo too.
     
    Jogenmaru, Jul 15, 2010
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  17. Evilution

    Evilution Member

    it is definately your serpentine belts.. my car made the same noises and it ticked me off so much.. just change your two accessory belts and get a good tension on your tensioner
     
    Evilution, Aug 22, 2010
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