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Old 01-30-2010, 02:52 PM
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Default Annoying squeak in the engine bay

I have a 2000 Ranger and I can't seem to pin-point where this annoying squeak is coming from. Its there when I start the truck and also when I drive it. The longer I drive, the more it goes away, but its still noticeable.

I've already replaced the idler pulley, belt tensioner pulley, and a new belt. Any other ideas?
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Old 01-30-2010, 06:24 PM
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sounds like something on the belt could be the ac condenser? mine has the squeak too but i know its my idler pulley and its on the to do list right after the alternator....
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Old 01-30-2010, 08:56 PM
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Could be the alt. bearings.

Edit: I had the same problem. Bought some of lithium greese in a spay can and spyed it on all the bearings. Squeak went away and the grease repels water some. I've also use a silicone lube in a spray can, with good results.
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Old 01-31-2010, 07:09 AM
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hmm thats interesting. I replaced my alternator last month. do you think it could be a water pump pulley? I may just try the spray grease and hope it fixes it. It's annoying
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Old 02-11-2010, 04:03 AM
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I tried the grease and it's still squeeking... I sprayed all the pulleys. Any other ideas?
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Old 02-11-2010, 07:39 AM
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Go buy an engine stethoscope, they are cheap and they work great.
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Old 02-11-2010, 08:16 AM
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It might be your cam syncro housing...

Read this whole thread...3.0 chirp
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Old 02-11-2010, 12:21 PM
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Ok, im having the same prob!! I don't know what it is?? I too have replaced the same items on my 98 3.0. The sound stopped when starting up, but gets worse as rpm's go up.
lithium greese huh?? might give it a shot maybe I will be lucky
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Old 02-16-2010, 03:27 AM
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Any update?
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Old 02-24-2010, 04:30 AM
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Wouldn't he be able to pull off the main belt and spin one pulley at a time to find the squeak? Thats what my Auto Tech friend said.
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Old 02-24-2010, 04:49 AM
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sounds like maybe P/S or ac or alternator bearings
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Old 02-24-2010, 05:41 AM
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Process of elimination. Take the belt off and start the truck...still there...cam sync. If it's not there then spin each pulley one at a time till you find it.
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Old 02-24-2010, 06:08 AM
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When you find it. I WANT TO KNOW! Ive had the same problem for a while now. There isn't nothing like having a nice looking truck that has a squeek.
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Old 02-24-2010, 06:53 AM
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Due to a design flaw, the 3.0 cam synchronizer top bushing gets oil starved, and that's what causes the squeaking.

If the synchro's not replaced, the bushing will either bind up the shaft and strip the gears, or the bushing will grind itself up and create enough play to destroy the vane and sensor.

It's not a question of 'if' your 3.0 will have a cam synchro to fail, but 'when'.
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Old 02-24-2010, 09:43 AM
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Default chirping?

Does it sound like a squealy belt or an intermittent chirping noise?
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I have a 2000 Ranger and I can't seem to pin-point where this annoying squeak is coming from. Its there when I start the truck and also when I drive it. The longer I drive, the more it goes away, but its still noticeable.

I've already replaced the idler pulley, belt tensioner pulley, and a new belt. Any other ideas?
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