squeak

[Moonrover]

so i have noticed a squeak coming from the serpentine belt fan area and i have no idea where to pinpoint the noise, it gets louder when i accelerate. i changed the belt (which i got from auto-zone) around thanksgiving time and it didnt squeak then, any pointers or suggestions on what to do i dont think its serious but id like to resolve it?

[tom4bren]

Kill the mouse.

Seriously tho, you said it gets louder with engine speed but does it change pitch too? If it changes pitch, I'd say it's a bearing on one of the driven components. If it doesn't, then I'd say it has something to do with the idler (if we have one - haven't looked yet).

[hxdiaz]

Changing the belt tensioner might be a good idea.

[Scott Harness]

Just to see if the belt is slipping,try hairspray(Aqua Net) super sticky,Then try the tensioner.
Mine squeaks a little when it's cold,but stops after it warms up

[Ldub]

Just to see if the belt is slipping,try hairspray(Aqua Net) super sticky,Then try the tensioner.
Mine squeaks a little when it's cold,but stops after it warms up

Mine is the same...get a squeak when it's really cold, that goes away when the engine warms up. Don't hear it all summer.
Also, if you ran outta Aqua Net shortly after the 80's hairband craze was over, most parts stores have belt dressing available...

[Scott Harness]

Mine is the same...get a squeak when it's really cold, that goes away when the engine warms up. Don't hear it all summer.
Also, if you ran outta Aqua Net shortly after the 80's hairband craze was over, most parts stores have belt dressing available...

TJ...I wish I still had hair