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Loud squealing sound in my engine

I have a 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited: every time I accelerate there is a loud squealing sound in my engine; I changed the tensioner pulley, idler pulley & Serpentine Belt. The sound is still there. What else could it be??

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newtonn Aug 22, 2008

I changed the belt, I also used a belt dressing, & the consistency of the noise is exactly the same, which makes me think its got to be somthing else. any ideas?

Justin
jbmitchell30 Nov 19, 2008

I have the same issue with my 2004 4.cyc. wrangler. Ive tried belt dressing as well. Any solutions?
Anonymous Dec 05, 2008

I started with this problem 2 days ago...sounds kinda like a flock of turkeys in my engine compartment when at idle and increases in speed as I accelerate.

I changed my serpentine belt last night with no improvement and was going to go the same route of checking the pulleys to see if it's a dry bearing. I'm also going to keep an eye on the water pump and see if it's leaking over the next few days.

I will let you know if I find anything out!

CJ
Anonymous Feb 25, 2009

i have the same thing with my car and i'm told i need to change one of the pulleys in the engine, might wanna check that out

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Yes its your ac pulley which the belt is on

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Hey

Its possibly the belt!!! did you change that to?

Damien

Anonymous Aug 22, 2008

hey again

What else is run of this belt? iv a feeling it could be the water pump or alternator!! if it is the water pump get it changed or yoy'l starv the engine of water!!

Damien

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