weird noise

2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JTTLR
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Hello, When my car gets heated up and I go over 35 mph it does a loud squeal when i let off the accelerator. It only stops if you put it in park for a while. What do u think it is?
Jan 14, 2011 at 8:16 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Think torque convertor what's it do if you put in neutral?
Jan 14, 2011 at 9:30 AM
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JTTLR
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it still makes the noise. I looked at all of the air intakes and they are fine. It only does it when I go over 35 mph and my car is heated up. It doesn't effect the performance it just is very loud and annoying. When I push the accelerator it stops. Then as soon as i let off it does it.
Jan 14, 2011 at 9:47 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Can you pinpoint a location of squeal?
Jan 14, 2011 at 9:57 AM
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JTTLR
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its on the left side of the engine. I can never get a exact point. Does Alternators make loud noises like that? Im only 17 and know just about nothing about cars.
Jan 14, 2011 at 10:05 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Might be drive belt noise check if glazed and on ribbed side if cracks are 1/4 apart then belt needs replaced
Jan 14, 2011 at 10:41 AM
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JTTLR
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I checked all of the belts and they look good. I took it to a shop one time and it would not make the noise. I guess I will just have to take to a few more places. Thanks.
Jan 14, 2011 at 11:23 AM
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