I've had my 93 for 3 years now and it has always had this really annoying squeaking noise from the front of the motor when running. It doesn't do it all the time and it increases in frequency as the motor turns faster. I'm assuming its one of the pulleys but not sure which one. If you've encountered it b4 explain what it is and what it costs to fix, this is to annoying to ignore.
annoying squeaking noise, sound firmiliar?
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RE: annoying squeaking noise, sound firmiliar?
Yep, I have the same squeeky pulley. I lube it up now and then but I'll replace it in the next couple weeks. - It did this during the winter a year and a half ago but not since. - For those who wonder why I'm just now changing the pulley. Don't forget my car has been out of commission since July 2004 due to a lightning incident.
Chad
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Yep, I have the same squeeky pulley. I lube it up now and then but I'll replace it in the next couple weeks. - It did this during the winter a year and a half ago but not since. - For those who wonder why I'm just now changing the pulley. Don't forget my car has been out of commission since July 2004 due to a lightning incident.
Chad
Completely off topic but my site:
http://www.aviary.info - Parrot Resources & information
Adult humor:
http://www.freakarmy.org
RE: annoying squeaking noise, sound firmiliar?
I vaguely remember reading why the idler pulley starts squealing. something bends or something and allows it to get out of alignment. Fixing it involves replacing the belt as well as the pulley. If you do a search on the "other site", you may find the post I am talking about.
By the way, mine started squealing and was replaced under warranty along with the belt.
Roadie
95 Champagne Mark VIII
00 Ford F150 Supercab 4x4
86 Chevy Monte Carlo SS
I vaguely remember reading why the idler pulley starts squealing. something bends or something and allows it to get out of alignment. Fixing it involves replacing the belt as well as the pulley. If you do a search on the "other site", you may find the post I am talking about.
By the way, mine started squealing and was replaced under warranty along with the belt.
Roadie
95 Champagne Mark VIII
00 Ford F150 Supercab 4x4
86 Chevy Monte Carlo SS
RE: annoying squeaking noise, sound firmiliar?
Yeah, that sounds familar. From a previous post...
At one time or another, we all will face the inevitable... squeak, squeak, squeak... from the pulleys or serpentine belt. Well, the '93 started a barely susceptible squeak not long ago, and today was a good day to change the oil and identify the culprit. After all, a squeaky belt or pulley on a Lincoln just doesn't fit the image
I was confident it wasn't the belt, since it had recently been replaced proactively. I'd figured it to be the idler pulley, so I bought one at Advance Auto a couple of weeks ago. To start, I grabbed a piece of heater hose, popped the hood and started the engine. Holding one end of the hose to my ear, I proceeded to identify the source by holding the other end at each pulley listening for the tell tale sign. It didn't take long to identify the tensioner pulley as the source of the noise.
I shut off the engine and proceeded to replace the pulley. I released the tension from the belt with a 1/2" breaker bar and pulled the belt off the alternator pulley and released the tensioner. I used a 10mm socket to remove the three bolts retaining the tensioner assembly to the engine. After removing the tensioner assembly, I placed it upside down in a vise and used a 1/2" socket to remove the retaining bolt securing the pulley to the end of the tensioner arm. I installed the new pulley using a little never-sieze on the bolt, then replaced the tensioner assembly, again using a little never-sieze on the three mounting bolts. Using the 1/2" breaker bar to hinge the tensioner arm down once again, I replaced the belt back over top of the alternator pulley, making certain the belt remained seated on each pulley properly before releasing the tensioner. It took maybe 10-15 minutes overall. I double checked the alignment of the belt and started the engine. No more squeak!
BTW, both the idler pully and the tensioner pulley are the same. It is a 76mm flat steel pulley without flanges. I used Dayco part number 89007 which sells for about $15 at Advance Auto.
Yeah, that sounds familar. From a previous post...
At one time or another, we all will face the inevitable... squeak, squeak, squeak... from the pulleys or serpentine belt. Well, the '93 started a barely susceptible squeak not long ago, and today was a good day to change the oil and identify the culprit. After all, a squeaky belt or pulley on a Lincoln just doesn't fit the image
I was confident it wasn't the belt, since it had recently been replaced proactively. I'd figured it to be the idler pulley, so I bought one at Advance Auto a couple of weeks ago. To start, I grabbed a piece of heater hose, popped the hood and started the engine. Holding one end of the hose to my ear, I proceeded to identify the source by holding the other end at each pulley listening for the tell tale sign. It didn't take long to identify the tensioner pulley as the source of the noise.
I shut off the engine and proceeded to replace the pulley. I released the tension from the belt with a 1/2" breaker bar and pulled the belt off the alternator pulley and released the tensioner. I used a 10mm socket to remove the three bolts retaining the tensioner assembly to the engine. After removing the tensioner assembly, I placed it upside down in a vise and used a 1/2" socket to remove the retaining bolt securing the pulley to the end of the tensioner arm. I installed the new pulley using a little never-sieze on the bolt, then replaced the tensioner assembly, again using a little never-sieze on the three mounting bolts. Using the 1/2" breaker bar to hinge the tensioner arm down once again, I replaced the belt back over top of the alternator pulley, making certain the belt remained seated on each pulley properly before releasing the tensioner. It took maybe 10-15 minutes overall. I double checked the alignment of the belt and started the engine. No more squeak!
BTW, both the idler pully and the tensioner pulley are the same. It is a 76mm flat steel pulley without flanges. I used Dayco part number 89007 which sells for about $15 at Advance Auto.
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RE: annoying squeaking noise, sound firmiliar?
The idler and tensioner pullies are not the same. At first glance they look similar but trust me they are different.
The idler and tensioner pullies are not the same. At first glance they look similar but trust me they are different.