squeaks on the turns
caravan91
05-26-2005, 07:35 PM
hello. i have a 91 dodge caravan that has been giving me some goofy sounds lately. in the past couple weeks it seems to be getting constantly worse. every time i turn a corner with the thing after it warms up, i get a squeaky-squeally sound coming from under the hood. after a few minutes of being warmed up, then the sound becomes constant even while going down a straight road or sitting in idle. everybody tells me that it is probably just a belt, and i have no idea as my car knowledge is relatively limited. i did have the tension belt(i think that is what it is???) fixed on it a couple weeks ago. never made the sounds before the belt was replaced. the vehicle itself is a 91 grand caravan with the standard v6 in it with about 125 k worth of miles on it. anybody have any ideas? please and thank you!! :)
sandokana
05-26-2005, 10:25 PM
I would go back to the shop where they changed your belt and double check make sure they used the correct belt and any other parts what they replaced.
eldiablo1100
05-27-2005, 04:39 PM
that sounds like a loose belt to me. have the guy who installed it check the belt tension and make sure it is within manufacturer's specs
vamc
05-30-2005, 08:40 PM
Sounds like the serpatine belt is slipping of the power steering pump.
Allbert
05-31-2005, 01:50 PM
If you're not already 100% sure it's not the brake wear indicators, I'd check to see if that might be the source of the noise.
evictor
05-31-2005, 05:01 PM
I agree with VAMC it should be your Serpentine Belt. If this is the 3.0l engine with the belt tensioner starts to go the belt has a tendency to jump one grove over on the power steering pully. Replace the tensioner and your problem should be solved. This is an easy job as it only has 1 bolt.
vamc
05-31-2005, 10:44 PM
evictor-Thank for backing me up!
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