Great video, very to the point! Had the exact problem. Tried to get a new tensioner from the NAPA and Lordco Auto Parts, but it didn't come with the new bolt. My truck had an original tensioner so I ended up at Ford, for the same price, came with the hardware. Ford Part Number 3L5Z-6B209-AA 3L 1995-2000
Man, I wish I had known this a year ago. Super duty had the exact same speak and I couldn't figure it out. Not until it the tensioner broke and the belt took out the upper radiator hose. Now I know. Thanks for sharing.
I have had that squeak for years, and have replaced both the belt and idler a couple of times. I was befuddled because with a quick shot of WD-40 on the belt it went away. I went out and did the same check you showed, and bingo that was it. My next door neighbor thanks you. She has been listening to that old Mazda Truck start up early in the morning for years.
Dear Daniel, First time viewing one of your video's. Very professionally executed, and a joy to watch. You definitely have the gift of being an excellent teacher. Thank you for the tutorial, and I look forward to seeing more of your productions! All the best from New Rochelle N.Y.
My 2002 dodge caravan just starting squealing after driving 3 miles to the grocery store. Never expected to hear what was coming from my caravan, after putting all kinds of work into it less than a year ago. Belt is new. So one of the things spinning On that belt is going out. Day two begins. Thanks again for the idea to check the pullies first.
Your tensioner was definitely out however I just installed a new serpentine belt on my f150 and then I had a loud chirping noise. I discovered the belt was ever so slightly misaligned. I aligned it better on the alternator and the noise went away.
I already knew the tensioner is almost more important than the belt itself. I can run 10+ year old quality belts as long as its tensioned well, its perfectly quiet. Get a bad automatic tensioner and no new belt can fix it. Not a common problem for me, as a diyer I only had that once. "New" junk yard tensioner and it was nicely quiet again. (the car wasn't worth doing a lot to). I haven't changed a belt in years. I work on cars about the 20 year old mark. They still run great, so why get rid of them.
Great video, very interesting observation, i have a 2004 ba falcon with a squeek, i replaced the tensioner pulley only,i'll have another look, cheers from Aus❤
my BA ford has the same issue, i will have to check the tensioner to confirm it thx. update couldnt see any movement or belt onesided but replaced the belt with a new one and it was still the same and then i replaced the belt tensioner and that resolved the issue, thank you.
I had the same problem with a Chevy S-10. Now when I change out a belt I buy the kit from Gates, it includes a new belt, new tensioner and a new idler pulley
Also you should note that the previous belt might have been Goodyear Gatorback Poly-V Serpentine Belts is why might not squeaked as it more tolerant to misaligned pulley.
I have a 1999 Ford Ranger that I bought a couple of days ago and I notice that squeaking when I accelerate, leading me to think it's the idler pulley but I may take a look at the tensioner after watching this.
@@herbdean5296 Unfortunately no, I ended up losing her a while back after spinning out on a rainy night and slamming into a barrier. Had full coverage at the time, but was unable to save her just from having a corner of the cross member at the front bent. And it sucked more because I had just paid her off two months prior
My ranger is in the shop for the belt chirp. Yesterday when to pick it up and behold it was still chirping. The mechanic was scratching his head at why it was still chirping. Today if it's still chirping when I pick it up, I'll say we'll look at that the tensioner looks bad. 😏
I had replaced my tensoir on my 97 sierra. Didn't need to but my friend bought a 98 Chevy Silverado and his was toast like that one so I just threw on my old one cause it had some life still in it. I do need to do my idler pulley i can hear the bearings in it are drying up it looks like that one.
Hey! I noticed this EXACT same thing while replacing the serpentine in my ranger. The tensioner doesn't move like yours, but it's about to judging by this sound. It matches. You just saved me money. Subscribed.
Great Video! This is exactly what was causing the squeaking on my 2001 Ford Ranger.. I had changed out the Serpentine Belt and still had squeaking! installed a new Belt Tension Pulley and noise is gone! Thanks!
Your message seems a bit ominous. Best of luck in whatever is happening, really hope everything works out for the best. Like the vids and will say that they have been helpful. Hope so see you and your channel soon.
My belt never squealed until my mechanic but a new belt on. I don't know what he did, but maybe it's a misalignment like in this video. I tried spraying something on it to fix it, which seems to have worked for now, but yes this is an interesting possibility...
Oh my god!!! This is EXACTLY what my car sounds like! And i couldn't figure it out. I brought my car to a mechanic and he told me it was an idler pulley, I replaced it myself and it STILL SQUEAKED!!! This makes a ton of sense cause I also used a stethoscope to pinpoint the noise and the tensioner made a rumbling noise. So do u think its the whole tensioner or just the tensioner pulley?
The squeak on startup was baffling. I replaced the belt and pulleys but didn’t replace the tensioner because it only had 60k miles on it. Getting a tensioner tomorrow!
Great video! I'm hoping this is the same problem I have with my car right now. My car has been squeaking even after replacing the belt and my mechanic can't figure out why. My car only squeaks/chirps while idle and sometimes when I step on the gas. The squeaks only starts when my car is warm too. It does not squeak while I'm driving. Was this the case for you or was it a constant squeaking when your car was warm?
@@joshcook5154 After a while my check engine light came on so I took it to a Honda dealership. After taking things apart, they said I needed to replace my coil packs and spark plugs. I didn't do it right away but it seemed like the squeaking stopped after the put the car back together. I did get the 2 of the coil packs and spark plugs replaced in another garage shortly after (way cheaper). The sound hasn't come back since. Whether it was just taking things apart and putting it back together or indeed changing the coil packs and spark plugs, I'm not certain but I'm happy that the chirping stopped :)
my buddy had his friend install a new pulley because the old one was completely shot and would shake violently, however after he installed the new pulley the shake is gone but it has a squeal at start up, so I'm guessing it's misaligned, now I have to go fix a brand new pulley
Wow!!! How interesting!!! I have a 2006 Jeep Liberty CRD. For years I have had a squeak problem. I changed to different belts, brand of belts and nothing worked. It was about 6 months ago we looked at the belt tensioner pulley. It was cracked, lopsided and the belt has cut into the bracket a little bit. Go figure!! Changed it and no more squeak.
Man that Ranger had 97 miles @ 3/4 of a tank? My 3.0 would be at a half a tank and it's a manual.... I've been having problems since the Ford Warranty expired for the new long block... Vac leaks, wires, misfire with/without MIL, poor MPG, etc. I'm working on my Diag skills... My old wires I would get a constant misfire P0301 on Cyl 1. New wires, it's now a P0300 Random / Multi misfire. Coil going out?
This did not help me at all as I am dealing with an 09 Corolla that has started squeaking after a water pump replacement but since you asked nicely, I liked your video! Have a great day. and TGIF
My tensioner failed yesterday and shredded by belt. So I replaced the tensioner and the pulley but now it squeaking.. I think I need a new idler pulley
Never put anything on a belt ,you need a new belt and tensioner ,both should be replace together, this idea may work for short time tile you get replacement parts but not like your doing, this belt is slipping causing tensioner release throughout the system , also belt can slip off pulled causing possible major issues like stranded due to belt taking out radiator cooling line let’s say for transmission, or an electric fan . for less then a hundred bucks in most cases it’s well worth it to replace. Not to mention a tow at about 150 bucks. You can lead a horse to water ,but if no water horse die ( just saying )
if i going to change the belt i also do the tensioner and idler pulleys also at same time , not worth going in a month later to just change one more out. just the way i do it .
Jesus, when you said " let me show you what I found on this truck..." and it skipped to the intro of you replacing the radiator 😅😅 I was thinking, aw man, no.
I have a faint squeak and it happened after I replaced the tensioner and I’ve checked everything and it’s all good belts pretty much new as well it’s not noise but I can hear it when you rev up the engine like it’s tiny squeak not going to turn heads as I drive down the road but it’s bothering me. I didn’t understand what’s up and all the pulleys and accessories are lined up dead straight on so I don’t know.
New belts will be "cracked" in two months. No need to replace them. F-150 4.6L 280,000 mi. on just two belts. First one replaced at 75,000 mi because it was "cracked". Probably didn't need it then.
I did just that and the squeal is still there. 2003 escape. Removed belts and still make squealing sound. Changed trans fluid. I’m at a loss. Please help this 68 YO lady out b
I have a similar noise coming from my 06 impala. I've changed the idler pulley, and the ribbed pulley. Now it only makes a noise when i accelerate. It's an improvement, but still annoying. If you happen to see this, do you have an idea what i could try next?
I took my 2005 Honda Civic to the dealership because the belt would squeal when I turned my defrost on the highest setting. They said that the belt that was on was in pretty good condition, but it was an after market belt and that it should be replaced to fix the issue. I paid the $125 to replace the belt and 2 days later, when I turned the defroster on to the highest setting, it started squealing again. I'm taking my car back to the dealership and demand they fix whatever the problem is without charging me anything extra. Does anyone know why I keep having this issue?
Help! My car makes this exact noise but only when accelerating!! Im so confused about it. But thank u for the video. Its the first one where the sound matches my car
Showing yourself wiggling the Tensioner Pulley was super helpful! made it easy to know what exactly to look for
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Great video, very to the point! Had the exact problem. Tried to get a new tensioner from the NAPA and Lordco Auto Parts, but it didn't come with the new bolt. My truck had an original tensioner so I ended up at Ford, for the same price, came with the hardware. Ford Part Number 3L5Z-6B209-AA 3L 1995-2000
Man, I wish I had known this a year ago. Super duty had the exact same speak and I couldn't figure it out. Not until it the tensioner broke and the belt took out the upper radiator hose. Now I know. Thanks for sharing.
Every other video made should watch how you edited this clip.
Perfect 👌 straight to the point while explaining and perfect camera angles
Well done Sir. Great job filming and explaining.
I have had that squeak for years, and have replaced both the belt and idler a couple of times. I was befuddled because with a quick shot of WD-40 on the belt it went away. I went out and did the same check you showed, and bingo that was it. My next door neighbor thanks you. She has been listening to that old Mazda Truck start up early in the morning for years.
Dear Daniel,
First time viewing one of your video's. Very professionally executed, and a joy to watch. You definitely have the gift of being an excellent teacher. Thank you for the tutorial, and I look forward to seeing more of your productions! All the best from New Rochelle N.Y.
My 2002 dodge caravan just starting squealing after driving 3 miles to the grocery store. Never expected to hear what was coming from my caravan, after putting all kinds of work into it less than a year ago. Belt is new. So one of the things spinning On that belt is going out. Day two begins. Thanks again for the idea to check the pullies first.
Your tensioner was definitely out however I just installed a new serpentine belt on my f150 and then I had a loud chirping noise. I discovered the belt was ever so slightly misaligned. I aligned it better on the alternator and the noise went away.
Very useful my MerCruiser it’s been squeaking forever GM block I’ve seen every RUclips video out there yours is a good one. thumbs up
I already knew the tensioner is almost more important than the belt itself. I can run 10+ year old quality belts as long as its tensioned well, its perfectly quiet. Get a bad automatic tensioner and no new belt can fix it. Not a common problem for me, as a diyer I only had that once. "New" junk yard tensioner and it was nicely quiet again. (the car wasn't worth doing a lot to).
I haven't changed a belt in years. I work on cars about the 20 year old mark. They still run great, so why get rid of them.
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Always change tensioner and all pulleys do it right the first time db
Great video, very interesting observation, i have a 2004 ba falcon with a squeek, i replaced the tensioner pulley only,i'll have another look, cheers from Aus❤
I L O V E YOUUUUUU!!!! Thank you for saving my sanity. Seriously. You are my HERO. Hope your happy and well. Take care.
my BA ford has the same issue, i will have to check the tensioner to confirm it thx. update couldnt see any movement or belt onesided but replaced the belt with a new one and it was still the same and then i replaced the belt tensioner and that resolved the issue, thank you.
I had the same problem with a Chevy S-10. Now when I change out a belt I buy the kit from Gates, it includes a new belt, new tensioner and a new idler pulley
Dude. Thank you. I've had a bird chirping under the hood forever
I think you hit the problem I have on the bullseye! I changed just the pulley, but I noticed the belt riding right on the edge.
Also you should note that the previous belt might have been Goodyear Gatorback Poly-V Serpentine Belts is why might not squeaked as it more tolerant to misaligned pulley.
I have a 1999 Ford Ranger that I bought a couple of days ago and I notice that squeaking when I accelerate, leading me to think it's the idler pulley but I may take a look at the tensioner after watching this.
How’s the ranger you still have it ?
@@herbdean5296 Unfortunately no, I ended up losing her a while back after spinning out on a rainy night and slamming into a barrier. Had full coverage at the time, but was unable to save her just from having a corner of the cross member at the front bent. And it sucked more because I had just paid her off two months prior
Why didn't you tube show me this video a year ago. I had that same squeek and aged hell trying to figure it out. Thanks bro
This exactly what was causing my 2005 Taurus to squeak. Thank you for posting!
My ranger is in the shop for the belt chirp. Yesterday when to pick it up and behold it was still chirping. The mechanic was scratching his head at why it was still chirping. Today if it's still chirping when I pick it up, I'll say we'll look at that the tensioner looks bad. 😏
I did find this VERY useful. Thanks for sharing!
I had replaced my tensoir on my 97 sierra. Didn't need to but my friend bought a 98 Chevy Silverado and his was toast like that one so I just threw on my old one cause it had some life still in it. I do need to do my idler pulley i can hear the bearings in it are drying up it looks like that one.
Hey! I noticed this EXACT same thing while replacing the serpentine in my ranger. The tensioner doesn't move like yours, but it's about to judging by this sound. It matches. You just saved me money. Subscribed.
Thanks for the video changed mine today and the squeaking stopped.
1:43 is the same exact noise I've got going on. Will replace the tensioner and the belt and come back with an update ! Thanks !
Great video my 93 grand cherokee is loud to I'm having trouble finding it to thanks again
Great Video! This is exactly what was causing the squeaking on my 2001 Ford Ranger.. I had changed out the Serpentine Belt and still had squeaking! installed a new Belt Tension Pulley and noise is gone! Thanks!
Great videos Daniel! Pretty soon it will be 100k!!!
Your message seems a bit ominous.
Best of luck in whatever is happening, really hope everything works out for the best.
Like the vids and will say that they have been helpful.
Hope so see you and your channel soon.
I just fixed a Ford Ranger with the exact same problem but only 1,200 miles off yours haha
Semen is the secret recipe to fix all squeals. No joke.
Finally somebody who knows something about cars
Jumping on with the rest...
Great video
WHEN YOU REPLACE ONE REPLACE BOTH INCLUDING BELT!
finally someone got right to the point and gave a clear right answer off to Rock Auto I go
My belt never squealed until my mechanic but a new belt on. I don't know what he did, but maybe it's a misalignment like in this video. I tried spraying something on it to fix it, which seems to have worked for now, but yes this is an interesting possibility...
this gave me relief! same problem as mine.
Amazing discovery Daniel Jaeger mate cheers from Australia
Sometimes the belt isn't tight enough. Make sure the belt is tight. Thats the first step before checking anything else
all your videos have been very supportive!! Keep up the great work! love your videos
Oh my god!!! This is EXACTLY what my car sounds like! And i couldn't figure it out. I brought my car to a mechanic and he told me it was an idler pulley, I replaced it myself and it STILL SQUEAKED!!!
This makes a ton of sense cause I also used a stethoscope to pinpoint the noise and the tensioner made a rumbling noise.
So do u think its the whole tensioner or just the tensioner pulley?
The squeak on startup was baffling. I replaced the belt and pulleys but didn’t replace the tensioner because it only had 60k miles on it. Getting a tensioner tomorrow!
Great video! I'm hoping this is the same problem I have with my car right now. My car has been squeaking even after replacing the belt and my mechanic can't figure out why. My car only squeaks/chirps while idle and sometimes when I step on the gas. The squeaks only starts when my car is warm too. It does not squeak while I'm driving. Was this the case for you or was it a constant squeaking when your car was warm?
What was it ?
sounds like my issue.. Replaced belt and tensioner but still happens just as you describe. Let us know if you figured out what it was.
@@joshcook5154 After a while my check engine light came on so I took it to a Honda dealership. After taking things apart, they said I needed to replace my coil packs and spark plugs. I didn't do it right away but it seemed like the squeaking stopped after the put the car back together. I did get the 2 of the coil packs and spark plugs replaced in another garage shortly after (way cheaper). The sound hasn't come back since. Whether it was just taking things apart and putting it back together or indeed changing the coil packs and spark plugs, I'm not certain but I'm happy that the chirping stopped :)
@@--emt See my reply above..
my buddy had his friend install a new pulley because the old one was completely shot and would shake violently, however after he installed the new pulley the shake is gone but it has a squeal at start up, so I'm guessing it's misaligned, now I have to go fix a brand new pulley
there is a difference in sound when it comes to belt squeaks and pulley squeaks.
that was obviously a pulley squeak...
Thanks for the video! 💯
I replaced my idler pulleys, and tensioner pulleys, and belt. But I still have the same noise. I stopped worrying about it by spraying some wd-40
Be careful, with enough WD-40 and some bad luck the belt can slip off!
You're a champ brother.
Wow!!! How interesting!!! I have a 2006 Jeep Liberty CRD. For years I have had a squeak problem. I changed to different belts, brand of belts and nothing worked. It was about 6 months ago we looked at the belt tensioner pulley. It was cracked, lopsided and the belt has cut into the bracket a little bit. Go figure!! Changed it and no more squeak.
I have 2002 Ford Taurus that is doing the same thing to me after installing a new belt last week.
90s v6 explorers had issues with the idler and tensioner pulleys.
Always useful, well thought-out videos...thanks.
Outstanding Video!!!
Man that Ranger had 97 miles @ 3/4 of a tank? My 3.0 would be at a half a tank and it's a manual.... I've been having problems since the Ford Warranty expired for the new long block... Vac leaks, wires, misfire with/without MIL, poor MPG, etc.
I'm working on my Diag skills...
My old wires I would get a constant misfire P0301 on Cyl 1. New wires, it's now a P0300 Random / Multi misfire. Coil going out?
This did not help me at all as I am dealing with an 09 Corolla that has started squeaking after a water pump replacement but since you asked nicely, I liked your video! Have a great day. and TGIF
This is my problem, thank you!
great video
My tensioner failed yesterday and shredded by belt. So I replaced the tensioner and the pulley but now it squeaking.. I think I need a new idler pulley
Never put anything on a belt ,you need a new belt and tensioner ,both should be replace together, this idea may work for short time tile you get replacement parts but not like your doing, this belt is slipping causing tensioner release throughout the system , also belt can slip off pulled causing possible major issues like stranded due to belt taking out radiator cooling line let’s say for transmission, or an electric fan . for less then a hundred bucks in most cases it’s well worth it to replace. Not to mention a tow at about 150 bucks. You can lead a horse to water ,but if no water horse die ( just saying )
I don't have a fancy tensioner pulley. Just an alternator 😢
if i going to change the belt i also do the tensioner and idler pulleys also at same time , not worth going in a month later to just change one more out. just the way i do it .
Tensioners go Bad First - it always seems.
-> Cheaper Bearings
Did that truck start in 1 or is the gear indicator messed up?
You can see the column shifter looks to be up in park so Id say the indicator is messed up.
Yes, the little cable that moves the indicator is broke lol
I recently replaced a tensioner pulley on a ford econoline because the pulley actually snapped off.
Same sqeak problem. I changed the belt and water pump but still sqeak when engine gets warm. I hope this thing work
Did it work?
I hope it won't be a pain in my rear to replace.
It's very easy. Remove the belt and it's one single bolt. No puller needed. Just swap and bolt in
Thank you 🙏
Jesus, when you said " let me show you what I found on this truck..." and it skipped to the intro of you replacing the radiator 😅😅 I was thinking, aw man, no.
I have a faint squeak and it happened after I replaced the tensioner and I’ve checked everything and it’s all good belts pretty much new as well it’s not noise but I can hear it when you rev up the engine like it’s tiny squeak not going to turn heads as I drive down the road but it’s bothering me. I didn’t understand what’s up and all the pulleys and accessories are lined up dead straight on so I don’t know.
New belts will be "cracked" in two months. No need to replace them. F-150 4.6L 280,000 mi. on just two belts. First one replaced at 75,000 mi because it was "cracked". Probably didn't need it then.
I did just that and the squeal is still there. 2003 escape. Removed belts and still make squealing sound. Changed trans fluid. I’m at a loss.
Please help this 68 YO lady out b
Excellent demonstration! thanks! =)
Same happend to me...😅 for some reason is kind da the second time for me lol i will now and on change both the pulley and the belt
Check pulley bearings and air compressor clutch pulley bearing.
Thank you so much GBU!
I liked the video - but I have never owned a car or a license to drive one.... I blame the RUclips algorithm.
thanks Dan!! good tips
Changed my tensioner and still squels
I have an 01 express, v, 6, I have replaced the tensioner, and idler pulley and belt, it still squeaks, makes no sense to me!
Im guessing hes having a baby.
I think he did start it up in low 1 gear.....incredible!!!!!!!!
I think u recently bought a franchise for ur own garage.. 😊
Nice video 👍
Mine screams when is too cold and sounds like a diesel when they run away
Awesme video...i have a sound that ifs exactly like that on my 2012 dodge ram 1500...do u think it might be the same issue
My belt just chirps very slightly hundredth of a second while I start the car..Super annoying ....sometimes it doesn't
thanks for your video
I love these videos
awesome stuff!! Thanks alot
U said that the bolt holding the tensioner was 8mm socket? I have been struggling to decide which socket it is.
Thank you!
Mines making the same noise with a burning smell
I put a new tensioner in my 99 ranger 3.0 and it still rides on the very edge of the tensioner idk what’s causing it everything is tight.
I have a similar noise coming from my 06 impala. I've changed the idler pulley, and the ribbed pulley. Now it only makes a noise when i accelerate. It's an improvement, but still annoying. If you happen to see this, do you have an idea what i could try next?
thanks will help in my training to become a professoal mechnic
That's the same truck like Chrisfix have!
I took my 2005 Honda Civic to the dealership because the belt would squeal when I turned my defrost on the highest setting. They said that the belt that was on was in pretty good condition, but it was an after market belt and that it should be replaced to fix the issue. I paid the $125 to replace the belt and 2 days later, when I turned the defroster on to the highest setting, it started squealing again. I'm taking my car back to the dealership and demand they fix whatever the problem is without charging me anything extra. Does anyone know why I keep having this issue?
Help! My car makes this exact noise but only when accelerating!! Im so confused about it. But thank u for the video. Its the first one where the sound matches my car
Did u fix it