1996 Ford Ranger Belt squeal

1996 FORD RANGER
185,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CMF1
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I have a 96 ranger with 4.0 and a couple of months ago it started an awful belt squeal. The serp belt was replaced and it didnt go away. Next to be replaced were the idler pulley, tensioner and pulley, alternator and it still makes this sound. not when its cold, but after its warmed up. Costing alot of time and money and none of the shops i have been to have been able to find the problem.
Nov 18, 2009 at 1:55 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If they replaced the belt tensionier and the belt, then one of the accessories has to be locking up. Does it only happen when you run the AC, defroster, or place an added load on the electrical system? When turning? Has anyone checked the water pump?
Dec 2, 2009 at 12:10 AM
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CMF1
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[quote:fc938bf274="Jacobandnickolas"]If they replaced the belt tensionier and the belt, then one of the accessories has to be locking up. Does it only happen when you run the AC, defroster, or place an added load on the electrical system? When turning? Has anyone checked the water pump?[/quote:fc938bf274]

thanx for getting back to me, but i have found the problem, it was cam position sensor
Dec 2, 2009 at 1:03 PM
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