VS statesman Squeeling in engine bay

[Cashaz]

Hi Guys i am having a problem in my statesmans engine bay...

its a 97 statesman supercharged and when NOT accelerating a somewhat squeeling noise comes from the engine bay. Basically at idle at lights or when driving without any acceleration.

It usually occurs between the car warming up and the car fully warmed up...

The belts have been changed twice. I have replaced the auto-tensioners as well..

I suspect the belts have been stretched, hence why I keep getting a squeel (birds chirping)... possibly stronger/tighter belts or ??

What would be the best go to rid of the noise, without using any belt grip...

Thanks guys I appreciate it

Andrew

 

[The1]

so you've' changed all the pullies not just the auto tensioner one? could be water pump bearing also.

 

[Cashaz]

so you've' changed all the pullies not just the auto tensioner one? could be water pump bearing also.

Yeah mate changed the entire waterpump.... Originally one of the first rattles and loud squeels came from that

 

[VS_Pete]

Bearing in supercharger mybe?????

 

[Paiste402]

belt shouldnt be squealing with the serpentine. If the belt was that stretched to squeal then it would be about to snap/snapped. Sounds like a bearing to me, take off the belt and give them all a spin, you might be suprised

 

[Cashaz]

I did have a problem with one of the bearings, but might give it a go having a look what it could be....


Is it usual for the VS's though to have the squeel in idle?

 

[FstStig]

It's common, I wouldn't say it's usual though. If the supercharger seems ok, then my next guess would be the AC Compressor bearings which are shot!

 

[learning about the rig]

I've got the same problem in mine, got told it was in the idler but haven't looked into it further as i have no $$$

 

[learning about the rig]

I have the same problem, i have been told it was the idler but im not sure about it yet as i dont have the $$$

 

[180sc]

what size pulley is on the charger and what belt you running?