1997 Ford F150 Squealing noise in the belt area

1997 FORD F-150
269,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOOFASTROMAN
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Hi, I have a problem with a high peak squealing noise that makes the the engine at all times. I have tried the belt dressing, replaced the belt, but the noise is still there. What can I Do?
Nov 17, 2008 at 1:34 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Remove the belt and check pulleys
I would suspect a bad idler pulley

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Nov 17, 2008 at 9:21 PM
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