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    9/30/2014 6:42 PM  #1

    Steve69
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    I do have a running and driving Mustang...:) Question about Engine

    I've had a squeaky noise for a long time.   I think its coming from the Roller Rockers and it only happens when the engine is warm and at idle.  I've adjusted the rocker arms and its still the same.  I did notice when I changed the oil this last spring and added a quarter quart of Lucas Engine oil with the oil change it didn't make the noise.  Thanks Steve69

     

     

    9/30/2014 10:02 PM  #2

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    Re: I do have a running and driving Mustang...:) Question about Engine

    First thing I'd do is remove all the belts and maybe a VC and isolate it better. Sounds a lot like a dry waterpump.
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    9/30/2014 10:06 PM  #3

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    Re: I do have a running and driving Mustang...:) Question about Engine

    Can you use a mechanic's stethoscope to try to isolate the sound? 

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    9/30/2014 10:07 PM  #4

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    Re: I do have a running and driving Mustang...:) Question about Engine

    Check if your air cleaner is tightened down all the way. I had the SAME sound and it drive me nuts. Touched the air cleaner and it went away. Hope it's a simple fix.

     

    10/01/2014 7:59 AM  #5

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    Re: I do have a running and driving Mustang...:) Question about Engine

    jkordzi wrote:

    Can you use a mechanic's stethoscope to try to isolate the sound? 

    aggreed  best 10 bucks I spent,, tracks down every squeek there is except the hidden one under passenger seat.

    http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/OEM-Mechanic-s-stethoscope/_/N-255s?itemIdentifier=70131

     

    10/01/2014 12:37 PM  #6

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    Re: I do have a running and driving Mustang...:) Question about Engine

    I would remove the alternator belt and see what happens.  That does not sound like a squeak that would be occuring in an oil coated environment to me.

    Thinking alternator bearing.
    I had a points distributor once that got dry on the points cams and it made similar noise.
    Water pump bearings
    Distributor bearings

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    10/01/2014 2:45 PM  #7

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    Re: I do have a running and driving Mustang...:) Question about Engine

    Thanks Guys for the  ideas.   Ill have something to do this weekend.

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    10/01/2014 2:51 PM  #8

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    Re: I do have a running and driving Mustang...:) Question about Engine

    I have that same squeak on MM. The other day at Jamies he thought WP. Which it could be (one of them Auto/Reiley's lifetime units) However there aren't any coolant leaks, and if you go back and view Hakan's Mailbox video, the squeak was there in Tomball. Belt tension isn't the answer, butt IDK what else it could be. So when/if you find out be sure & post the answer.
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    10/01/2014 3:03 PM  #9

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    Re: I do have a running and driving Mustang...:) Question about Engine

    MustangSteve wrote:

    I would remove the alternator belt and see what happens.  That does not sound like a squeak that would be occuring in an oil coated environment to me.

    Thinking alternator bearing.
    I had a points distributor once that got dry on the points cams and it made similar noise.
    Water pump bearings
    Distributor bearings

    I agree.  It sounds like a bearing whine.  My first impression was water pump, but distributor or alternator could also be the culprit.  A water pump can whine and not leak, so that is not aa symptom.
     

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    10/01/2014 6:01 PM  #10

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    Re: I do have a running and driving Mustang...:) Question about Engine

    I also suggest to remove all the belts, start it up, you won't need to run it a few seconds to determine if the noise has gone away.  Then put one belt on, run it, repeat until the noise ocurrs and ... you know the rest.

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    10/02/2014 1:06 PM  #11

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    Re: I do have a running and driving Mustang...:) Question about Engine

    Easy test for belt noise...
    Spray WD-40 on the belts while the engine is running.  9 times out of 10, the squeak goes away.  Only fix I have found that works for more than a few days is a new belt.  You might be surprise how much noise a belt can make even when it appears fine.  I only mention this because it is the test requiring the least possible effort, which is my kind of work.

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    10/02/2014 8:08 PM  #12

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    Re: I do have a running and driving Mustang...:) Question about Engine

    Ill give that a try MS!  Suppose to be raining and 48 this weekend so we'll see if I get it done.

    Thanks
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    10/02/2014 8:43 PM  #13

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    Re: I do have a running and driving Mustang...:) Question about Engine

    BobE wrote:

    I also suggest to remove all the belts, start it up, you won't need to run it a few seconds to determine if the noise has gone away.  Then put one belt on, run it, repeat until the noise ocurrs and ... you know the rest.

    Bob How'za WP supposed to turn with out a belt??

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    10/03/2014 8:24 AM  #14

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    Re: I do have a running and driving Mustang...:) Question about Engine

    Tubo wrote:

    BobE wrote:

    I also suggest to remove all the belts, start it up, you won't need to run it a few seconds to determine if the noise has gone away.  Then put one belt on, run it, repeat until the noise ocurrs and ... you know the rest.

    Bob How'za WP supposed to turn with out a belt??

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    Won't hurt it to run w/o belt long enough to see if the water pump is the squeaker or not...

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    10/03/2014 8:28 AM  #15

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    Dip stick could be hitting crank?....jj

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    10/03/2014 4:11 PM  #16

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    Re: I do have a running and driving Mustang...:) Question about Engine

    I do have a gear drive and thats the wine sound.  I just have the eratic squeek sound thats annoying. 

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    10/05/2014 9:29 AM  #17

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    Re: I do have a running and driving Mustang...:) Question about Engine

    Tubo - I agree w/Mach 1 Ron, running the engine w/o the water pump turning for a few seconds won't hurt anything and will eliminate the WP as the source of the noise.

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