Squealing or squeaking at engine startup

2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
220,000 MILES • 3.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PCBARRETT
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I have had squeaking and squealing going on for a while and I changed my serpentine belt about 3 months ago and it didn't stop. I just last night changed the serpentine belt again along with the belt tensioner assembly as well as the idler pulley and I'm still getting the squealing sound every time I start up my van. It does stop after a minute or two but it's still doing it nonetheless. Please help with any ideas or suggestions that you can give or offer.
Apr 25, 2021 at 10:49 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I would release the belt again and spin the water pump pulley. There is a bearing that wears out in the pump and will cause squeals.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-squeaking-noise

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/water-pump-replacement

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

I attached pictures below for you for the repair.

Roy
Apr 26, 2021 at 5:13 AM