I hear a high pitched squealing sound coming from back of this engine. The sound appears to be close to the center of the engine about half a foot above the crankshaft center. It loudest when it is cold, the engine is first started and is in tune with engine RPM. One mechanic said it was the distributor but the engine has none. Anyone have an idea of the cause? It is an OHV not an OHC.
Thanks
Ken
2007-02-13 05:09:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
would really have to see it, but it sound like you done spun a main bearing if so you need to go to a mechanic you trust drop pan and look for metal shavings......not the end of the world can be fixed without pulling the motor maybe depending on what is in the pan
2007-02-13 05:20:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The usual suspect is a belt, most often a power steering belt, but sometimes an A/C belt. Buy a can of "belt dressing" and spray it on the inside of the belts while the engine is idling, (Watch out for the fan!) You should hear the squealing stop immediately when you find the culprit.
Next find the reason for the squeal, usually a belt that is too loose. Adjust the P/S or A/C unit to tighten the belt. It should move about 1/2" when depressed heavily between the two pulleys.
2007-02-13 05:18:36 · answer #2 · answered by Gordon B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Squealing sounds, particularly when cold are almost always the result of serpentine belt problems. On the Explorer the usual culprits are either a siezed belt tensioner or a worn tensioner or idler pulley. This will cause the belt to slip, causing the squeal. The belt is automatically tensionioned - you can not loosen or tighten it manually.
2007-02-13 06:50:33 · answer #3 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tighten your belt a smidge. see if that helps. also, keep an eye on your oil level. if you are about due for a oil change, put in the synthetic and see if there is a seal bad near the back of your engine. It might be leaking oil out there and the "squeal" you hear might be the initial metal on metal contact until some oil gets to that part. Just a thought.
2007-02-13 05:18:55 · answer #4 · answered by Akela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-24 05:40:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could it be a belt , i know belts can make really annoying sounds
2007-02-13 05:14:35 · answer #6 · answered by dan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋