Random noise coming from engine when wet

[dersch6221992]

hello,

i am hoping that you guys can help to solve this problem.

i have a 2000 mountaineer awd v8. when i start it up after its been raining outside i noticed that it makes a noise. its kinda hard to describe. its a sqweeling/ sqreeching noise. its not vary loud but loud enough to heard of the radio/ driving with windows up.

the noise is constant. when you accelerate it seems to pick up a little bit, and when you idle its more quite but still there.

and when the engine is dry it doesnt make any noises.

i was thinking serp. belt, but i thought it should make a noise when its dry out also.

thanks guy i hope you can help!

Brandon

 

[swetrid]

Sounds like serp belt to me, common when wet out. Mine does it too when wet and goes away dry.

 

[Spdrcer34]

Yep, same here....

I had a similar problem on my old V6. A GatorBack belt fixed THAT problem.


Ryan

 

[1998Exp]

If you still have the original belt it's probably stretched and due for replacement. If the tensioner is close to the end of its travel, that's a sure sign.

hello,

i have a 2000 mountaineer awd v8. when i start it up after its been raining outside i noticed that it makes a noise. its kinda hard to describe. its a sqweeling/ sqreeching noise. its not vary loud but loud enough to heard of the radio/ driving with windows up.

 

[dersch6221992]

okay thank you guys. i noticed today tho after its been dry out and driving a little while that it still squeaks a little bit. im gona change the serp belt in the near future and see if that helps

 

[Spdrcer34]

Spend the extra money, and order the GatorBack if they don't have it in stock.

Ryan

 

[dersch6221992]

Spend the extra money, and order the GatorBack if they don't have it in stock.

Ryan

sorry kinda of a noob a lil. wats the difference between stock, and the gatorback? adv/ disadvantages?

 

[jlsparky7]

I agree with getting the gatorback. Could be your a/c compressor. Thats the case on my explorer and ranger.

 

[dersch6221992]

I agree with getting the gatorback. Could be your a/c compressor. Thats the case on my explorer and ranger.

for it to be my a/c compressor would my a/c have to be on? for it to make the noise.

and some please explain differance of what a gatorback is versus a normal belt

 

[albi1cnobi1]

Gatorback belts have a little texture to them and are supposedly less likely to stretch. So I've heard, never used on myself.

 

[dersch6221992]

Gatorback belts have a little texture to them and are supposedly less likely to stretch. So I've heard, never used on myself.

okay thank you for clarifying. the noise had stopped now
so now i dont know exactly. but every time it rains it comes back. hmm i guess i will wait for my next paycheck and rainfall to look at it more.