Squealing noise at low RPM

[AZoutdoorsman]

alright i have a squealing noice on my truck but its only at like 1300 RPMs or less


mostly when i stop and start to go it has caused the steering to whine more than it ever did so i was just wonder what it might be

my first thought was a pulley or something that touches the belt but i don't know how to tell because these things have serpentine belts

Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[walterd140]

Loose belt maybe. The tensioner may be going on you. New one at Autozone is less then $50 (from what I recall)

Walter

 

[Explodr94]

It could be a few different things. First look at the motor while it is running and have a friend rev the engine. Try and determine what area it is coming from. Could be 1. Power Steering Pump; 2. A/C Condenser; 3. Water Pump;
4. Alternator; 5. The above mentioned tensioner pulley and the idler pulley (which combined are less than $50 @ Kragen). The cheapest fix is the the tensioner and idler pulley with a new belt. Just need a socket wrench to take the belt off. Then remove the pulleys.

 

[marragtop]

When you have the belt off, spin each pulley to see if there is any excessive drag or wobbling.

 

[AZoutdoorsman]

i looked at it and its either the lower idler or alternator... i think alternator because im also having battery problems

 

[AZoutdoorsman]

finally found out what it was i think THE WATER PUMP i finally went today with water and antifreeze gushin everywhere i got it home and then put a new pump on.