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squeeking noise from pullies


taggm
11-03-2003, 09:28 PM
I have a 96 buick lesabre limited with ba 3800 v6 it has a squeek from the pullies. I have replaced the idler pully but still squeeks. think it might be the power steering pump. thank for any help

tman
11-04-2003, 06:17 AM
could be any of the pullys, pull off your belt, and twist them by hand, and listen for squeaks

Flatrater
11-04-2003, 08:21 PM
Have you cleaned the belt? The belt gets a glaze to them over time and it can cause squeaks. Also remove the belt take a wire brush to all the pulleys and clean them. Over time the belt transfers some rubber to the pulleys whihc would help to make noises.

taggm
11-09-2003, 06:54 PM
found the squeek it was the water pump and the belt tensioner
thanks

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