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Originally Posted by Jinisu2
I have a high mileage 1996 Buick Lesabre Custom. It started to shimmy very badly. I had the belt tensioner replaced. That solved the shimmy, but it started to squeal. Now the the squeal is VERY LOUD. I have replaced the alternator. What else could possibly be making this noise? The engine doesn't get hot, and the power steering is fine. There is a slight drag when I hit the gas to take off at a red light but evens out after 2nd gear. PLEASE help me! I already spent sooo much and haven't got an answer yet!
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Does the squealing occur when the motor is running and the car is NOT moving?
Or does it start as soon as the car starts rolling?
I am not sure where you are saying the squeal is coming from. When they had the belt off to replace the tensioner, did someone check the other pulleys for noise, resistance, wiggle, movement in any direction? My first thought would have been the water pump.
But you talk about a shimmy. Do you mean the car feels like it wobbles rapidly as the wheels are rotating as the car moves? If so, did they check the wheel bearings on the front and rear wheels? Is the brake dragging on one of the front calipers?