dark_knight
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before you behead me on this being a repeat post, please read and see if you can aid me in brainstorming..
i have all new belts, cam, alternator and ps so no, they are not worn.
all these belts are also properly tightened and not wet.
now, the scenario is, on occasion, following a cold-start, there will be a squeaking sound that seems to emanate from the intake mani side of the engine but at times it feels as if it's coming from the belt-side further down. i'm suspecting either the water pump on its' way out, or the alternator.
question is, is my hunch that one of the two (or both) - knock on wood! - could be on their way out..? i have no overheating problems, no blockages in the cooling system so i'm sure the water pump is spot on. same for the alternator, voltage is steady around 14.1v on idle and i don't get voltage/current spikes that may be indicative of a struggling battery due to a sick alternator. i ask because both still seem to work fine but i'd like to be ready should they be on their march to retirement.
any wise words..?
i have all new belts, cam, alternator and ps so no, they are not worn.
all these belts are also properly tightened and not wet.
now, the scenario is, on occasion, following a cold-start, there will be a squeaking sound that seems to emanate from the intake mani side of the engine but at times it feels as if it's coming from the belt-side further down. i'm suspecting either the water pump on its' way out, or the alternator.
question is, is my hunch that one of the two (or both) - knock on wood! - could be on their way out..? i have no overheating problems, no blockages in the cooling system so i'm sure the water pump is spot on. same for the alternator, voltage is steady around 14.1v on idle and i don't get voltage/current spikes that may be indicative of a struggling battery due to a sick alternator. i ask because both still seem to work fine but i'd like to be ready should they be on their march to retirement.
any wise words..?