Thank you, Buddy Holly - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*aldive* · 03-17-2005, 03:23 PM

I have been having the infamous chirping ( cricket like noise ) from the front of my motor in the area of the serpentine belt and the various pulleys.

I remember reading threads on this board about the noise and the belt and /or the belt tensioner or idler pulley. Anyway I reckon you just get used to certain things ( noises ) and I have not remedied the problem.

This morning while I was watching The Buddy Holly Story on DVD, the “cricket scene” brought back the memory of the noise arising from the front of my motor and made me want to fix it.

I had previously purchased a new serpentine belt, belt tensioner and idler pulley and had them on hand. I removed the old belt, unbolted the tensioner and idler pulley and replaced them with their new counterpart. This procedure took about 10 minutes.

I carefully listened for the cricket upon starting the motor; there was no noise whatsoever.

Upon carefully inspecting these used components, I believe the sound was coming from the idler pulley.

Thank you, Buddy Holly for getting me off my arse and fixing the problem.

Crankcase · 03-17-2005, 10:00 PM

Hehe, thats funny how you got motivated by that movie.

therise21 · 03-19-2005, 09:30 PM

hey al how much did the tensioner and the idler pulley cost? i have a chirping noise coming from somewhere on the accessory belt, and i think that would be the fix.
thanks, matt

*techieman33* · 03-20-2005, 01:13 AM

I replaced the belt on my 91, and it got rid of my chirping. But that probably had more to do with the fact that it had been soaked in power steering fluid. And just so you don't ask, or think i'm stupid. My power steering pump blew up on me, with no notice of course, and everything in the engine compartment was covered in the fluid. And since I was close to the shop I take it to when I need something big done to it, I just took it there, and had my dad come pick me up. So it didn't get cleaned out for a couple of days, and in the mean time everything absorbed a little of it.

*aldive* · 03-20-2005, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by therise21

hey al how much did the tensioner and the idler pulley cost? i have a chirping noise coming from somewhere on the accessory belt, and i think that would be the fix.
thanks, matt

The parts are as follows:

Tensioner $67.36
Idler pulley $32.99
Belt $30.73

These prices are retail at the local Ford dealer.

therise21 · 03-20-2005, 05:50 PM

thanks the chirping is getting on my nerves.

AWDexplorer · 03-21-2005, 09:41 PM

is this chirping like a whining that increases with acceleration? if so, i have it too, and please tell me how to get rid of it! i have replaced my alternator, my belt, and my top idler pulley. the next one on my list is the tensioner on the bottom. if that doesnt work, i got nuthin... but i feel your pain. let me know how everything goes

Doug904 · 03-21-2005, 09:49 PM

" A long long time ago, I can still remember how that music used to make me cry..."

*aldive* · 03-21-2005, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWDexplorer

is this chirping like a whining that increases with acceleration? if so, i have it too, and please tell me how to get rid of it! i have replaced my alternator, my belt, and my top idler pulley. the next one on my list is the tensioner on the bottom. if that doesnt work, i got nuthin... but i feel your pain. let me know how everything goes

In my case it was not a whining noise but more like a cricjet.

Sorry, I have no real answer for you.

*aldive* · 03-21-2005, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug904

" A long long time ago, I can still remember how that music used to make me cry..."

... the night the music died.

February 3, 1959
In a snow-covered cornfield near Mason City, Iowa, the tour plane carrying Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper) crashed, killing all on board.

03-17-2005, 03:23 PM	#1
aldive Elite Explorer Sarasota, Florida 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,242 Vehicle Specs	Thank you, Buddy Holly I have been having the infamous chirping ( cricket like noise ) from the front of my motor in the area of the serpentine belt and the various pulleys. I remember reading threads on this board about the noise and the belt and /or the belt tensioner or idler pulley. Anyway I reckon you just get used to certain things ( noises ) and I have not remedied the problem. This morning while I was watching The Buddy Holly Story on DVD, the “cricket scene” brought back the memory of the noise arising from the front of my motor and made me want to fix it. I had previously purchased a new serpentine belt, belt tensioner and idler pulley and had them on hand. I removed the old belt, unbolted the tensioner and idler pulley and replaced them with their new counterpart. This procedure took about 10 minutes. I carefully listened for the cricket upon starting the motor; there was no noise whatsoever. Upon carefully inspecting these used components, I believe the sound was coming from the idler pulley. Thank you, Buddy Holly for getting me off my arse and fixing the problem. __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30

03-17-2005, 10:00 PM	#2
Crankcase Moderator Elite Explorer Chat Op Vancouver B.C, Canada 1992 XL Ex-Police Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 9,558 Vehicle Specs	Hehe, thats funny how you got motivated by that movie. __________________ Explorer Family 1992 XL Mine 1992 XL Sisters 1992 XL Dads 1994 XL Moms Ex-Moderator: Modified Explorations Drivelines New Member Forum ***Guest star poster....

03-21-2005, 09:49 PM	#8
Doug904 Sponsor Jasper, Alabama 2005 Roush GT Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 535 Vehicle Specs	" A long long time ago, I can still remember how that music used to make me cry..." __________________ (edited by Admin)

03-19-2005, 09:30 PM	#3
therise21 Wannabe Elite Explorer Long Island, New York '97 XLT SOHC Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 122 Vehicle Specs	hey al how much did the tensioner and the idler pulley cost? i have a chirping noise coming from somewhere on the accessory belt, and i think that would be the fix. thanks, matt

03-20-2005, 01:13 AM	#4
techieman33 Elite Explorer Topeka, KS 00 V8 Mountaineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,010 Vehicle Specs	I replaced the belt on my 91, and it got rid of my chirping. But that probably had more to do with the fact that it had been soaked in power steering fluid. And just so you don't ask, or think i'm stupid. My power steering pump blew up on me, with no notice of course, and everything in the engine compartment was covered in the fluid. And since I was close to the shop I take it to when I need something big done to it, I just took it there, and had my dad come pick me up. So it didn't get cleaned out for a couple of days, and in the mean time everything absorbed a little of it.

03-20-2005, 05:50 PM	#6
therise21 Wannabe Elite Explorer Long Island, New York '97 XLT SOHC Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 122 Vehicle Specs	thanks the chirping is getting on my nerves.

03-21-2005, 09:41 PM	#7
AWDexplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer columbus ohio 1997 xlt awd 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 25 Vehicle Specs	is this chirping like a whining that increases with acceleration? if so, i have it too, and please tell me how to get rid of it! i have replaced my alternator, my belt, and my top idler pulley. the next one on my list is the tensioner on the bottom. if that doesnt work, i got nuthin... but i feel your pain. let me know how everything goes