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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 04:39 PM
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I have a sqeaking chirping sound coming from front of motor while running sometime when starting sometime's after it's idled down. the water pump is new the altrernater is new and the tension pulley is new could it be the pulley on the a/c or the pulley on the power steering pump. Any info would be helpful. The belt is new also.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 04:48 PM
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Spray a bit of belt dressing on it and see if it stops.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 07:01 PM
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Tried the belt dressing still got the sqeaking noise
 
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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Could very well be the A/C clutch.

They kick on even in winter, whenever the defrost setting is chosen.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 09:12 PM
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Never use belt dressing on modern vehicles. It causes more harm then good. Even the belt manufacturers warn against it. http://www.daycoproducts.com/why-bel...t-a-noisy-belt http://blog.mdwholesale.com/belt-dre...squeaky-belts/
 
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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 11:24 AM
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I would suggest getting a mechanic's stethoscope - they're cheap and are great for finding the source of strange noises. Keep in mind that new things can have problems too - I'd listen closely to the new water pump with the stethoscope.
 
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