1996 Ford Explorer squealing noise

14,200 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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HAIRSTYLIST1990
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I am baffled, 5 people have tried to figure out this problems. The noise sounds like a bunch of birds under the hood. Have checked the alternator, pullys and belt. sounds like it is coming from the top of the engine. some days it sounds real loud and the next it may not squeal at all. I poured some STP and at first I thought it helped. The oil pressure gauge jumps around alot. when it is close to low it does not squeal as much, but when is goes up then the noise seems real loud. So embarrasing, it is loud. Please Help!!!
Jun 24, 2008 at 3:28 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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You need to isolate the noise
remove the drive belt and check if the noise is still then its in the engine
if not
check pulleys and belt
check idler pulley
Jun 24, 2008 at 11:21 PM
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