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Squealing in belt area

Tiny
JESSICA SELLARS
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  • 1996 FORD F-150
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 116,000 MILES
Right after replacing radiator first turn of the key squealing started.
Monday, October 28th, 2019 AT 2:00 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

Have you replaced the belt? More than likely it or the pulleys got coolant on them. Once this happens it tends to squeal. One way to determine it is the belt is to spray a little WD 40 on the belt and it should quite down for about 10 seconds and then start chirping or squealing again.

Let me know if you have already done this and we can go from there. Thanks
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Monday, October 28th, 2019 AT 7:00 PM
Tiny
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That is what I did. I have checked that belts are in good condition no cracks or excessive wear.
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Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 AT 9:45 AM
Tiny
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Okay. Take the belt off and see if it stops. If it doesn't do it with the belt off I would just replace it even if you don't see anything wrong with it. That is not uncommon. Just be aware that it could still be a pulley but based on what you told me I suspect it is the belt.
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Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 AT 7:02 PM

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