i have a problem. usually when i start my truck up and it is still cold i get a horrible squealing noise coming from the engine. its coming from around the belt area but i dont think it is the belt itself. once the truck gets warmed up the noise goes away. im not to sure what it is and dont really know where to start. ne ideas?

 

Why don't you think it's the belt?

 

first rememdy would be change the belt, my guess is when the belt sits overnight, it loses its seat in the groves of all the accessories.... but after you start the truck up, the belt warms up and reseats itself... this sounds like the belt expands and contracts with temprature difference.. dont think so but... try a new belt first before u go replacing components like crazy

 

It is your belt I bet ya......I hear people with loose/old belts take off from a stop light and hear that all the time and just giggle wondering why they don't get a new belt then realize maybe they don't know it is the belt at all.

 

its the belt. replace it and you will be fine.

 

lol ok looks like i'll replace the belt and see how it goes from there. thanks

 

my dak does the same thing when its cold or raining. Its going to get done with a few other things i need to do upper drivers side ball joint, tires (futura mud terrians), new rims (crager soft 8's), diamond plate cross box and tonnou cover

 

sounds awsome. how much are the tires running you?

 

The tires are from pep boys and the are 100 bucks a piece (31x10.50)

 

same here and i have no idea what it is i thought it was my belt but i could be wrong and it sounds like it may be getting worse i drive the 3.9 l dakota if n e one responds please im me too thanks a lot