2002 ls1 trans am squeak - Engine Troubleshooting


	Auto Repair Home	SEARCH POSTS	WHO'S ONLINE	LOG IN

Automotive Repair

Car Troubleshooting Topics
  Car Troubleshooting
  Engine Troubleshooting
  Engine Fault Codes
  Electrical and Wiring
  Transmission Problems

Car Repair Topics
  Car Making Noises
  Car Stereo Repair
  Heating or AC Issues
  Motorcycles and ATVs
  Tricks of the Trade
  Truck Repair Advice

Site Options:
  Login
  Sign up here!

Latest Forum Post

1989 toyota pickup 3.0 crank no start

I have a 1989 toyota pickup 3.0 crank no...

Strut spring orientation and strut mount tension nut

2017 Nissan rogue awd 2.5 L Put in Monro...

Transmission stuck in part, I have tried everything

So I'm working on my elderly fathers 201...

2017 dodge journey LED headlights on/off randomly

Year of vehicle 2017 Make of vehicle dod...

Kia Soul starter replacement issues!

Okay so my car is a 2010 Kia soul 2.0 en...

Please Help - Knock sound & engine fail

Hi all, Hoping to get some insight and ...

multiple warning lights

2013 GMC Terrain 130,000 miles 4 cylinde...

03 alero no low speed blower

Good day everyone, I have a 2003 Olds a...

04 Chevy 2500hd tail light issues

Help!!! I have changed my combo switch...

1999 Grand Caravan Sport not starting.

Hi. I'm new here. I hope someone can hel...

2002 ls1 trans am squeak

Sign up here!

Search for (search options)

Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting

americanmusclegurl
User
americanmusclegurl profile image

Dec 29, 2008, 7:33 AM

Post #1 of 3 (3503 views)

2002 ls1 trans am squeak	Sign In

dang .. i would think this squeak in the engine would be the belt ,.. because thats what it sounds like .. but we have belt conditioner all over it .. and we just got a new idler tensioner pully put on .. i belive its one of the idlers lo0se .. but not sure.. what do you think?? when we put the belt conditioner on the belts and it quiets down .. but its still there ..when you tearm the car off you can still hear it slowly stopping .i though it could be the water pump too .. if the bearing is going out !! so many things could be wrong .. but i think that the idlers just need to be tightned

way2old
Veteran / Moderator
way2old profile image

Dec 29, 2008, 7:57 AM

Post #2 of 3 (3499 views)

Re: 2002 ls1 trans am squeak	Sign In

It could also just be the belt. If you have dressing all over it, I would opt for replacing the belt. Dirt in grooves or glaze on belts can cause the squeak. Covering up noises is not good.

Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds

Tom Greenleaf
Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator
Tom Greenleaf profile image

Dec 29, 2008, 8:00 AM

Post #3 of 3 (3499 views)

Re: 2002 ls1 trans am squeak	Sign In

Belt sprays IMO can make belts noisier! They might help with slipping but shouldn't be needed if all is well. Off the wall but I use silicone grease on belts to shut them up. Quick test with WD-40 if noise goes away will show if it's the belt or more.

Take belt off and spin each bearinged item to find which may be bad and that the belt tension is correct with the right belt - some can stretch to the extreme of adjustment and new, proper belt should fix that,

T

Search for (options) Privacy Sitemap