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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Annoying Noise!!

I just got a new radiator for my car (6 months old) and its making a loud, whispering type noise. Like a spe-spe mixed with a che-che. When I sprayed some WD40 lube on the belt, it stopped. Could it be a bad pulley like my ac-pulley, it stopped working after two months of use and I dont want to waste money refilling freon if the ac might be bad. Also, the belt, belt tensioner, water pump, and alternator are all new.
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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replace the belt now that you sprayed wd 40 on it and ruined it (they don't like oils it breaks down the belts inside) a bad pulley can do that as can something rubbing
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As arch said, you'll need to replace that belt. If you ever need to lubricate a belt, use silicone belt dressing. (Not the spray cans, those are about worthless)

Again, as arch said, it could be a bad pulley, tensioner, or bad bearing. Hard to tell without hearing the nose you're speaking of.
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is the belts tooths kinda getting old/cracking or look worn if so it is just the belt going old and bad... just change it... it only takes about 10 minutes tops
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I did replace the belt back in Sept, both the old and new belts whispered. It randomly stopped but is too loud whenever I initially start it.
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Originally Posted by graffiti oner
I did replace the belt back in Sept, both the old and new belts whispered. It randomly stopped but is too loud whenever I initially start it.
Just when you start it?

Sounds like a belt tensioner. Luckily they are cheap and easy to install (takes about 2 minutes on a 3.8).

If you replace the tensioner, replace the belt as well imo.
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