my husband tried installing a water pump and a thermostat on my k-5 blazer, and he took it all apart and put it back together. now theres this horrible skreeching noise when i turn it over. it goes away after i put it in gear, then comes agian when i push the gas, then goes agian after about 5seconds. is there something seriously wrong? i dont want to break his heart and tell him i think he messed it up, but i dont want my truck to blow up or something.
2006-08-08 11:11:03 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The belt is loose
2006-08-08 11:14:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the guy a little credit. He saved you a few hundred dollars. And have him to tighten the belt.
If he is smart enough to replace the water pump ask him if he will replace the belt or pull it tighter so it will quit making that noise. The new pump could have came with it's own pully and the belt is too old and is squeeking on it. You cand find out pretty quick by turning off the motor and rubbing a bar of soap on the belts on the side where they connect with the pullies. Or you can make a spray bottle with a strong soap mixture and spray the belts while they are making the noise. I bet either a bad belt or too loose.
2006-08-08 18:20:33 · answer #2 · answered by Don K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The screeching most likely is a belt. Hubby probably had to loosen the alternator when he took the bad water pump out, and reinstalled everything properly except for the tension. What you are probably hearing is the belt "skidding" as it get's up to speed.
If you stop at a service station and explain this to a mechanic, they'll more than likely tension it properly for you for free or you might give them $10 for a couple beers. It won't take but five minutes.
Don't say anything to your husband! We don't wan't to hurt his feelings!
2006-08-08 18:18:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a professional look at it, and if you have him drive it and he hears what is going on it won't break his heart. If anything give him one last chance to fix it and tell him that if he cannot get the sound to go away (and there be no problem) then you have to go to a mechanic, have faith that he can fix it, but don't just keep letting him over and over again because if you do you might end up with a few thousand dollar bill instead of a few hundred (if that).
It all depends on how badly you want a new car. haha.
2006-08-08 18:16:57 · answer #4 · answered by Kay Eliz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your husband did a good job! It is not uncommon to have to readjust the belt tension even by a pro. As a matter of fact, he is wiser for not overtightening it as it could have torn the seals right out of the new pump! The belt is simply too loose as others are telling you. Now go make him a decent meal!
2006-08-08 18:20:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a loose belt, but unless you have someone look at it you won't know for sure. Maybe you should first mention to your husband that it's making the screeching noise and ask him to look at it. You don't have to mention that it started after his repair job. Maybe he'll figure out what it is or take it to someone to have it fixed. That way you don't have to hurt his feelings. You're just coming back to him for help. (-:
2006-08-08 18:16:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How could your husband "Know it all" when my husband does!
Must be a man thing.
Forget about hurting his feelings, go get it fixed professionally.Driving that truck could be dangerous. The noise indicates something is still wrong, you could be adding to the cost of repairs by running it that way.
2006-08-08 18:21:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a belt is slipping check to make sure the belt is free of cracks and is tight
2006-08-09 06:27:56 · answer #8 · answered by cwgrlmeiniowa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your car won't blow up, but don't let it go to long. There is a lose belt.He needs to put more tension on it, or he may have spilled some antifreeze on it. Stop at a garage they'll either put some conditioner on it or tighten it. Or you can just ask hubby to do it.
2006-08-08 18:18:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your hubby needs to go back and tighten the belt on the water pump.
2006-08-08 18:15:39 · answer #10 · answered by mufasa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is no big deal all it is the belt is not tight enough just retighten it the noise will go away you truck is not going to blow up this will take him 5 mins. to fix and i am here to help you not gain points
2006-08-08 18:24:29 · answer #11 · answered by firefightingexpert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋