joe_83

Is it more of a squeal or a whistle? Double check vacuum hoses for any leaks.

delawareindian

No its a squeal.
But don't know if it is a bearing in the alternator, or the water pump, or the adjuster,
It squeals more the colder an damper it gets,the hotter and dryer parts of summer NOT A SOUND.
Would love to get this thing fixed before it gets to cold.
Thanx DI

twducz1

see if there are any fluids leaking onto the belt/pulleys anywhere.

dsg2003mach1

so long as something isnt already dripping onto the belt, sprinkle/spray a little water on the belt. If the squealing stops you have belt or belt alignment issue, if it doesnt make a difference you have bearings in a pulley going out. The water trick will usually on stop it for a few seconds so you may need to spray it then bump the arm on the TB to see if it squeals when you rev it

jclark

Alright I've now replaced the tensioner and the idler a couple Gus at work are wondering if it might be the alternator. How would I check this

garbill2003

Get a stehascope the automotive kind they are very helpful and mite save you some money on things that aren't bad.