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Old Dec 31, 1969 | 06:00 PM
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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 10:11 PM
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I have a 1988 ford f-150 and there is a very loud squeaking noise on in the morning when I first start it up or on day that are very foggy or raining. I was thinking it was the belt but the tension is corrct to the book. What else could it be? a pulley? Please help me it is gettin very annoyying.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 11:36 PM
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Look closely at each pulley - one may not be turning. It could still be the belt if it's heavily glazed. Try some "belt dressing" available at most parts stores. The tensioner pulley often goes out - use a piece of hose as a stethoscope to pinpoint the noise.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 05:33 AM
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When it starts and is makin racket spray some wd 40 on the tensioner and see if the noise stops. If it does think about replacing the tensioner.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 10:27 AM
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Check your fan clutch, too. When you turn your engine off, does the squeaking continue for a split second?

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