E450 Engine Squeal Belt Area.
Hi all, on my 97 E450 V-10 engine I am hearing an intermittent chirp/ squeal in the belt area. Belt has about 5k on it, not sure if it is the belt or pulley. Has anyone had this issue. Please advise, ...
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All the discount auto places will have the idlers. I'd start with them. I'd replace the serpentine belt too. Take the belt off and spin each idler ans each accessory drive pulley and 'feel' which is bad or going bad. Pretty easy to accomplish and you'll readily feel which is bad or going bad, idlers need to turn smooth.
Also check the tensioning device, they can seize up.
As a rule, I only run Gates Green Stripe Fleetrunner serpentine belts. A bit more expensive bgt much better than even OEM. Remember, if the belt breaks, you are done, right then and now.
A squeal is indicative of something failing.
Also check the tensioning device, they can seize up.
As a rule, I only run Gates Green Stripe Fleetrunner serpentine belts. A bit more expensive bgt much better than even OEM. Remember, if the belt breaks, you are done, right then and now.
A squeal is indicative of something failing.
