sounds like the bearing on the idler pulley is about to go out. They start that intermittent swuacking when they are cold. They are very easy to change.

 

Mine was squealing and my battery was was weak, I had it tested and the cold cranking amps were right at the minimum. It being so weak put extra load on the alternator when warming up. The belt was also worn so I replaced both and the squeal was gone.

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Mine was squealing and my battery was was weak, I had it tested and the cold cranking amps were right at the minimum. It being so weak put extra load on the alternator when warming up. The belt was also worn so I replaced both and the squeal was gone.

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^^^^ What he said..^^^

 

My two cents on this one is to let it develop. You can spend a lot of money and time trying to chase down something that's this obscure. If it were a noise from the transmission or the engine that may cause further harm if not diagnosed quickly, I'd be all for it. I think the gambit of what could be wrong has already been covered (idler pulley or battery), and neither of those is going to cost you anything extra because you didn't jump right on it. In fact, it may cost you more if you do!

However, if you're thinking about replacing the belt and checking the pulleys, it's all about the pulley that does spin freely. If it has a good bearing, it will spin a couple revolutions and stop. Ones that spin like a top are on their way out. It's counter intuitive, but check a new one out at the parts counter. Good luck!

 

My two cents on this one is to let it develop. You can spend a lot of money and time trying to chase down something that's this obscure. If it were a noise from the transmission or the engine that may cause further harm if not diagnosed quickly, I'd be all for it. I think the gambit of what could be wrong has already been covered (idler pulley or battery), and neither of those is going to cost you anything extra because you didn't jump right on it. In fact, it may cost you more if you do!

However, if you're thinking about replacing the belt and checking the pulleys, it's all about the pulley that does spin freely. If it has a good bearing, it will spin a couple revolutions and stop. Ones that spin like a top are on their way out. It's counter intuitive, but check a new one out at the parts counter. Good luck!

WTH are you talking about?!!!? Please explain this logic so that we may understand. Particularly spinning of pulleys......

 

Skyzero. all of the pulleys should spin freely except of course for the crankshaft pulley. One trick that you may try is to spray the belt surface that contacts the pulleys, not too heavily and not too lightly, moderately with some brake cleaner or silicone lubricant just to see if it affects this noise. If it does, then you know that it is your belt that is making the noise and if the belt has 40K+ miles on it, it wouldn't be a waste of $ to replace it anyway. I hope this is helpful.

 

Okie dokie there ladybug

 

To me it sounded like the starter was dragging at the end of the start up. I didn?t hear a issue with the belt or pulley.

 

Just wanted to update the thread in case people have a similar issue.



After reading Bearbait87's comment and listening to the clip a few times, the more it sounded like if you kept the key turned after the engine turned over. So I went ahead and got a new starter. Just finished installing it and the sound is gone!

Thanks again everyone for the feedback and comments!

 

Please let us know what you discover so that we may all benefit from your experience. THX

 

I definitely will update the thread after thhis weekeend. :happyyes:

 

Great to know that my ears have not failed me yet. Cause usually a belt or pulley will continue making a noise. Glad you found the problem. Thanks for the updates.

 

Glad you got it fixed. Yeah!