Belt Squeal......at 350 miles???????

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Old 04-21-2007, 11:11 AM
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Belt Squeal......at 350 miles???????

Is this common? It squeals at idle until about 1500rpm or so. I'm sure (or at least hope) it will sort of break in and stop. It's kind of embarassing.
 
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Old 04-21-2007, 11:46 AM
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no, it shouldn't squeal like that, i'd have it looked at by the dealership since it's so new
 
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Old 04-21-2007, 12:01 PM
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Definitely not bueno. Taking it in is good advice. Something might be failing, or out of alignment. Does it improve when it warms up?
 
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Old 04-21-2007, 06:13 PM
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you paid all that money and then get squealing? no way lol. right back to the dealer. dont want that belt snapping on ya.
 
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Old 04-21-2007, 06:20 PM
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Take it in to be checked, my 2007 has never squealed in 3,000mi
 
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Old 04-21-2007, 07:51 PM
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If the belt tensioner is good and working and the belt is the right size, you could an assy pulley problem causing excess drag, ie water pump, AC, emission pump, alternater etc.
 
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Old 04-21-2007, 10:16 PM
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Well it's strange. First 2 days with the truck, no belt noise. Then at a coffee drive-trough I heard it yesterday. That's why I made the post. Now today, not a peep out of it. When it was noisy it was dry and sunny out (no moisture to cause slipping) So, I guess I just wait and see if it comes back.
 



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