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1995 850 Weird Squeak from engine bay

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blackb23
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Year and Model: 1995 850
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1995 850 Weird Squeak from engine bay

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Hey guys, just to start off, I'm not that mechanically inclined, I just wan't to get some input on what noise is coming from my engine bay. I think it might be the serpentine belt but it only squeaks from time to time, and only at certain rpm's. I took a video of it today, hope you guys can help me out.

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Post by mecheng »

Remove belt, does noise disappear? If so it is one of two pulleys, feel them for roughness / noise
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Post by abscate »

Listen to pulleys with garden hose with the other end in your ear to identify noise source.

Do it at night so you don't get locked up for weirdness. And yes, the garden hose colour must match your car.
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