I've got crickets in my engine and it's not the belt

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Apr 17, 2006 | 11:03 PM

Ice Fisherman

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From: Indiana

Car: 91 Camaro

Engine: 191 V6

Transmission: 4L60

Axle/Gears: 3.23

I've got crickets in my engine and it's not the belt

I've got a squeaking noise coming from the engine. It only happens when the engine is warm. The belt was replaced a year ago and shows no signs of slipping. The tensioner is a month old. The noise seems to be coming from the passenger side, which would be alternator, tensioner, or smog pump. I listened to all of the accessories with a screwdriver, and they all sound normal. Any ideas? Thanks

Apr 18, 2006 | 08:13 AM

camarolizard

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From: central mo

Car: 84 sport coupe

Engine: 2.8,for now

Transmission: 700r4

Axle/Gears: junk

remove the serpertine belt,start the engine,and see if the noise disappears.if it does,it is in the accessory drive or the belt

Apr 18, 2006 | 06:02 PM

ChevyGuy87

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From: Kingston, NH

Car: 2004 Wrangler Rubicon

Engine: 4.0

Transmission: NV3550

Axle/Gears: Dana 44s with 4.10 and air lockers

While the belt is off spin the pulleys by hand.

Apr 18, 2006 | 07:07 PM

Gumby

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From: NWOhioToledoArea

Car: 86-FireBird

Engine: -MPFI

Transmission: T5

Axle/Gears: 3:42

speedo cable

Apr 18, 2006 | 09:51 PM

Ice Fisherman

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From: Indiana

Car: 91 Camaro

Engine: 191 V6

Transmission: 4L60

Axle/Gears: 3.23

It's got a VSS, not a cable. I'm pretty sure it's an accessory, but I haven't pulled the belt yet to confirm it. It sure would be easier to have a vee belt set up so I could pull them one at a time, but I guess I've got to work with what I've got. Thanks for these and any future responses.