squeacking from under truck
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squeacking from under truck
i recently bought a 1983 F-250 6.9 idi, 4x4 4 speed manual, havent really had any issues but i noticed today that when im idling at a stop i can hear a squeaking sound, i thought it was the belt as it would go away after accelerating, but it wasnt the belts and sounds like its coming from under the truck somewhere, idk what it is and was hoping for some advice, thanks!
Tuned
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Does it sound like a metal on metal squeak or a belt squeal as you were theorizing? Could be your suspension settling while you're stopped? I know mine makes some weird creaking noises when it goes over uneven terrain and I'm pretty sure it's my front coil springs.
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it’s like a belt squeak, i don’t believe it’s suspension related, i let it sit for about 10min idling and came back out and was still squeaking so i’m not sure
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Yeah that definitely sounds more like a belt issue. Trying to think what else could be making a squeal/squeak rather than a scraping noise. Do you have AC? Might be the other belt? Could be a bearing maybe...? My truck has 2 on the alternator and 1 on the power steering.
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Yeah that definitely sounds more like a belt issue. Trying to think what else could be making a squeal/squeak rather than a scraping noise. Do you have AC? Might be the other belt? Could be a bearing maybe...? My truck has 2 on the alternator and 1 on the power steering.
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If you think it's belt-related (coming from the front of the engine), it could be the water pump bearing and/or the fan clutch (if you have one). Alternator maybe? Power Steering pump?
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What is the oil level in the trans & transfer case?
When under the truck check the oil in the front & rear axles too.
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When under the truck check the oil in the front & rear axles too.
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