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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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'01 7.3 squeaking

My engine just recently started squeaking. You can sort of hear it in the video. Maybe I need a new belt? Could it be something else? YouTube - Truck
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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Belt tensioner pully or related components or a bad belt like you mentioned would be my guess.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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Mine has done it for years, but only when the temps drop below 40degrees. I've changed belts, pullys. I'm sure mine is belt related, I can spray a dab of wd40 on the belt only and the squeak stops for a while. I've just learned to live with it. Still don't like it so I will follow and see what you come up with.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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I haven't had time to get under the hood but I'll try to look at it soon and see if I can get it to stop. It just makes me nervous listening to it. Any more suggestions would be great
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:05 AM
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You could put a little spray of wd40 on just the belt and if that stops it, it would tell you if it's a belt squeak or pully.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 09:40 AM
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Have you tried using Belt Dressing? I've had success using this product to eliminate pesky squeaks.

However, use of a spray lubricant may only mask a looming part failure.

In any event keep an eye and ear open for other signs of issues.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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mine did that i replaced the whole tensioner it was 70 bucks and came with both pulleys. no more noise got it from autozone
 
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