Squealing in reverse - Belts?

[ParkerRocker]

I recently developed a squeal that only occurs in reverse. i have a 92 sport with a 5spd manual transmission. I cannot pinpoint the exact location of this squeal, it is either from the driveshaft, the rear of the car, or a belt.
Sorry I cannot be more specific.

I recently had the lower intake manifold off, and got the belt dirty so it now squeals upon acceleration, however this problem was present before i did this.

I first suspected my squeaky suspension (i have basically no bushings left in my leafs) but i ruled that out because it pulses (like a belt) and my suspension would not do that.

any ideas?

 

[boggs1227]

hows your tensioner and ideler pullys / bearings


if the belt is in question then go buy another one if it looks worn ( could not hurt) or get some belt quiet ( spray can) and see if that works before you go buy another belt .

does it only do it when in gear and moveing or in gear while sitting still?

 

[marragtop]

If the problem is part of the belt system, it should do it in fwd and rev at the same RPMs. If it doesn't, I'd look to the drive train.