wierd noise!

[gehzumteufel]

just this past fri i started hearing a wierd *** noise. a squealing when accelerating. it doesnt do it any other time. i will be replacing both belts on tuesday after work when ill finally get time before its dark. what else could this be other than the belts? thanks in advance.

[slipnfall]

Unlikely the belts themselves-I wouldn't replace them if they are in good condition. Low belt tension can cause noise. Check the deflection of the belts before replacing them: for Alt/PS, you should only be able to push the belt up and down about a 1" range.

FYI having belts *too* tight can prematurely wear shaft bearings in the accessories(alternator, power steering, AC compressor), however this would likely be a continuous squeel once they go.

Umm, clutch fan can make some nasty noises when they go bad.

M/T? A throw-out and/or pilot bearing can cause this, as well as input bearing to bellhousing.

Don't rule out power steering. :-)

I have a squeel that pops up every once and a while, I can't seem to get it to go away: I didn't bother replacing the pilot bearing when I put the new clutch in, and I think this is my problem.

HTH-Slip

[gehzumteufel]

whats the best thing to check first? i have never replaced the belts since i have owned the car and they have been on there for a bit and look a bit worn. so im going to replace them anyways. since it exhibits crappy acceleration i was thinking it had something to do with the clutch. whats the easiest way to figure out what part it is? btw mine is m/t and according to my buddy i bought the car off of got a new clutch 2 months before i bought it so the clutch is 8 months old. i am unsure if he resurfaced flywheel or replaced the bearings. didnt ask. will find out though.

[slipnfall]

Well since you need belts anyways, go ahead and replace them... the alternator belt is kind of a pain to get to from up above BTW.

See if that helps first.-Jamie

[USDM240]

the belts or the throw-out bearing would be my guess.

[gehzumteufel]

well it appears its coming from the transmission area. so i am now going to save and get a whole new clutch and flywheel. get rid of the **** and get better stuff.

[slipnfall]

Well if you do, make sure to replace both the throwout bearing and the pilor bearing. Lube them and the slave fork up real well w/wheel bearing grease(lithium-based) before installing also. Otherwise you'll be back at where you started.