Squeaking driving me nuts!!!!!!! - Page 2

Medchem · 03-21-2008, 10:16 AM

My car does the same thing 2000 grand am se. Its at the worst after it rains. After a few days of sun the noise lessens or goes away.

gtdreams · 03-21-2008, 05:17 PM

my 03 does the same.goes away about 5 minutes after so i am lucky i guess.

cardude007617 · 03-23-2008, 03:52 PM

so any updates as to how to quiet down the pullies?

03-25-2008, 12:53 PM

My sons car, 2001 Grand am ,had the same noise, the sound came from the main front pully,I think its the power steering pully, the guy at autozone suggested I replace the Tensioner pully assembly( the tensioner and pulley already asembled out of box) I was skeptical cause the sound was coming from a different pulley, but that was the problen NO SQUEAK, he said the belt was loose. It only took me 20 minutes to replace, just loosen tension from belt( they let you use their tensioner release bar) take belt off idler pulley, take rachet and remove old tensioner assembly ( ONE BOLT) reinstall new assebly ,use bar to bend tensioner forward to put belt back on idler pulley.....DONE.......hope that helps

cardude007617 · 03-25-2008, 09:05 PM

hmmmm so what are some symptoms of a bad belt tensionor?

ramair4thesoul · 03-25-2008, 10:26 PM

My husband powerwashed the engine bay on my GA this weekend and now I have the same sound. It gets louder at higher speeds. I have a gatorbelt that has less than 5k on it. I'm thinking pulley not belt. My Dad is supposed to come look at it in the next couple of days. Maybe he can figure it out.

cardude007617 · 03-25-2008, 10:37 PM

so how exactly does powerwashing the engine bay make the squeak? cuz i just did mine a couple days ago, maybe thats it

ramair4thesoul · 03-25-2008, 10:40 PM

We thought that it had something to do with the belt getting wet. But, we drove about 300 miles back and forth to a show and it is still doing it.

ramair4thesoul · 03-25-2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john1962

My sons car, 2001 Grand am ,had the same noise, the sound came from the main front pully,I think its the power steering pully, the guy at autozone suggested I replace the Tensioner pully assembly( the tensioner and pulley already asembled out of box) I was skeptical cause the sound was coming from a different pulley, but that was the problen NO SQUEAK, he said the belt was loose. It only took me 20 minutes to replace, just loosen tension from belt( they let you use their tensioner release bar) take belt off idler pulley, take rachet and remove old tensioner assembly ( ONE BOLT) reinstall new assebly ,use bar to bend tensioner forward to put belt back on idler pulley.....DONE.......hope that helps

What was the price on this?

cardude007617 · 03-25-2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramair4thesoul

We thought that it had something to do with the belt getting wet. But, we drove about 300 miles back and forth to a show and it is still doing it.

ya iv washed mine out 2x now, and after i did so both times my belt started squeaking.... it does eventually go away tho at least

timed16 · 03-26-2008, 10:54 AM

My 1999 started to do the same thing after i took the idler pulley off inspecting it when i replaced the water pump. there is a sound differance between a sqeek and a sqealing belt. The pulley has a shank style bolt that you can put some grease on to help lub it up, but i wouldn't spray anything on the belt. lub the bolt or pick up a new one around 22.00 bucks and that will help you determine what the noise is, ie belt,pulley.

GA2000GTSpeed · 03-27-2008, 02:00 PM

well it could be the belt or tensioner pully (idler pully).
best thing to do is get some spray from autozone or some place like that that stops belt sqeaking. and if that dosent stop check the idler pully and belt.

ramair4thesoul · 03-27-2008, 09:33 PM

Used the spray and it actually got worse. The belt is a Gatorback that is just a couple months old. I guess I'll try the pulley.

GA2000GTSpeed · 03-29-2008, 10:57 AM

hmm well idk wat to tell u cause that fixed my problem

HaVoK~DOGZ~ · 03-29-2008, 11:03 AM

i used the spray also but it made the noise worst and louder. i bought a mechanics stethascope to try and locate where the noise is coming from but i cant track the noise. im thinkin im just gonna replace all the pullies and the pully tensioner and a new belt... cause that squeaking is soooooooooooooo annoying and makes my car sound like a freakn bucket

HaVoK~DOGZ~ · 03-31-2008, 06:45 PM

UPDATE!!!!! today i fixed the squeak that has been driving me crazy... i couldnt track it down until i removed the belt and checked all pulleys which were all ok... took a second look at my belt and there was like a 3 inch cut in the middle of the belt that was causing that fcking squeak!!!! i would advice u guyz to change ur belt... i couldnt see the cut cause the belt was fairly new...

PontiacGirl20 · 04-08-2012, 10:34 AM

I have a 99 Gt Sedan and i have been having the same problem. It squeaks loudly then it shuts up after it warms up. i know i have to replace the belt. but my brother says it sounds like the generator. i know he knows alot is this a possibility? I want to fix this so bad!!

UndeadGods · 04-27-2012, 09:35 PM

If the belt is okay, or it's been changed, I'd change the tensioner, I see many cars with that problem, the tensioner actually gets a lil loose which causes the annoying noise. Which is bad cuz the tensioners job is to keep a tension on the belt..

Also, I wouldnt use any lube on the belt, it can cause the belt to slip off if there isnt proper tension

03-23-2008, 03:52 PM	#23
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	so any updates as to how to quiet down the pullies? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

03-25-2008, 09:05 PM	#25
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	hmmmm so what are some symptoms of a bad belt tensionor? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

03-25-2008, 10:37 PM	#27
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	so how exactly does powerwashing the engine bay make the squeak? cuz i just did mine a couple days ago, maybe thats it __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

03-27-2008, 02:00 PM	#32
GA2000GTSpeed GAGT - Member AKA: Josh Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Freeman Missouri Age: 31 Posts: 411 Vehicle: 00 GAGT, 79 Jag XJ6	well it could be the belt or tensioner pully (idler pully). best thing to do is get some spray from autozone or some place like that that stops belt sqeaking. and if that dosent stop check the idler pully and belt. __________________ Current mods: RSM Supercharger kit, S&S Headers, Upgraded Clutches, Borla cat-back, Drilled and Slotted Camaro rotors and Calipers, MSD coil packs, EGR Block Off, 180 thermo, MSD wires, Tuned Myself with DHP, 2 12 inch Alpine type R's, Kenwood bass booster 1700 watt Amp, Red Dual flip down head unit, Tinted Tails, Custom Painted Black With Red Interior, Double pod A pillar, A/F Gauge, Vac/Boost Gauge. Future Mods: Heads, P&P Intake manifolds, 65mm TB, HP Tuners, .

03-29-2008, 10:57 AM	#34
GA2000GTSpeed GAGT - Member AKA: Josh Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Freeman Missouri Age: 31 Posts: 411 Vehicle: 00 GAGT, 79 Jag XJ6	hmm well idk wat to tell u cause that fixed my problem __________________ Current mods: RSM Supercharger kit, S&S Headers, Upgraded Clutches, Borla cat-back, Drilled and Slotted Camaro rotors and Calipers, MSD coil packs, EGR Block Off, 180 thermo, MSD wires, Tuned Myself with DHP, 2 12 inch Alpine type R's, Kenwood bass booster 1700 watt Amp, Red Dual flip down head unit, Tinted Tails, Custom Painted Black With Red Interior, Double pod A pillar, A/F Gauge, Vac/Boost Gauge. Future Mods: Heads, P&P Intake manifolds, 65mm TB, HP Tuners, .

03-21-2008, 10:16 AM	#21
Medchem GAGT - Newbie AKA: Tiffany Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lanham, MD Posts: 5 Vehicle: 2000 Grand AM SE	My car does the same thing 2000 grand am se. Its at the worst after it rains. After a few days of sun the noise lessens or goes away.

03-21-2008, 05:17 PM	#22
gtdreams .................... AKA: John Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: .............. Posts: 404 Vehicle: 2003 GAGT sedan	my 03 does the same.goes away about 5 minutes after so i am lucky i guess.

03-25-2008, 12:53 PM	#24
john1962 Guest Posts: n/a	My sons car, 2001 Grand am ,had the same noise, the sound came from the main front pully,I think its the power steering pully, the guy at autozone suggested I replace the Tensioner pully assembly( the tensioner and pulley already asembled out of box) I was skeptical cause the sound was coming from a different pulley, but that was the problen NO SQUEAK, he said the belt was loose. It only took me 20 minutes to replace, just loosen tension from belt( they let you use their tensioner release bar) take belt off idler pulley, take rachet and remove old tensioner assembly ( ONE BOLT) reinstall new assebly ,use bar to bend tensioner forward to put belt back on idler pulley.....DONE.......hope that helps

03-26-2008, 10:54 AM	#31
timed16 GAGT - Newbie AKA: TJ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: beloit, ohio Age: 43 Posts: 1 Vehicle: 1999 grand am gt 3.4ho	My 1999 started to do the same thing after i took the idler pulley off inspecting it when i replaced the water pump. there is a sound differance between a sqeek and a sqealing belt. The pulley has a shank style bolt that you can put some grease on to help lub it up, but i wouldn't spray anything on the belt. lub the bolt or pick up a new one around 22.00 bucks and that will help you determine what the noise is, ie belt,pulley.

03-29-2008, 11:03 AM	#35
HaVoK~DOGZ~ GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: POMONA-TOWN CA Age: 37 Posts: 411 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Coupe	i used the spray also but it made the noise worst and louder. i bought a mechanics stethascope to try and locate where the noise is coming from but i cant track the noise. im thinkin im just gonna replace all the pullies and the pully tensioner and a new belt... cause that squeaking is soooooooooooooo annoying and makes my car sound like a freakn bucket __________________ 40 series Flowmaster, TOG headers, Catco High-flow cat, DoctorSpeed Stg.3 CAI, Intrax Springs,

03-31-2008, 06:45 PM	#36
HaVoK~DOGZ~ GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: POMONA-TOWN CA Age: 37 Posts: 411 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Coupe	UPDATE!!!!! today i fixed the squeak that has been driving me crazy... i couldnt track it down until i removed the belt and checked all pulleys which were all ok... took a second look at my belt and there was like a 3 inch cut in the middle of the belt that was causing that fcking squeak!!!! i would advice u guyz to change ur belt... i couldnt see the cut cause the belt was fairly new... __________________ 40 series Flowmaster, TOG headers, Catco High-flow cat, DoctorSpeed Stg.3 CAI, Intrax Springs,

04-08-2012, 10:34 AM	#37
PontiacGirl20 GAGT - Newbie AKA: Stephanie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Marcellus Mi Posts: 1 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	I have a 99 Gt Sedan and i have been having the same problem. It squeaks loudly then it shuts up after it warms up. i know i have to replace the belt. but my brother says it sounds like the generator. i know he knows alot is this a possibility? I want to fix this so bad!!

04-27-2012, 09:35 PM	#38
UndeadGods Ram Aired! AKA: SinSki Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 232 Vehicle: 03 Grand Am GT	If the belt is okay, or it's been changed, I'd change the tensioner, I see many cars with that problem, the tensioner actually gets a lil loose which causes the annoying noise. Which is bad cuz the tensioners job is to keep a tension on the belt.. Also, I wouldnt use any lube on the belt, it can cause the belt to slip off if there isnt proper tension

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