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Horrible sound when I crank my truck up

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Ga.boy, Feb 10, 2016.

  1. Feb 10, 2016 at 11:07 PM
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    Ga.boy

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    I have a 2003 Tacoma 3.4 double cab. Everytime I crank it up the belt starts to make this horrible noise. Does anyone have any suggestions?
     
  2. Feb 10, 2016 at 11:33 PM
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    smmarine

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    Describe it. Like a squeal?
     
  3. Feb 11, 2016 at 2:56 AM
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    You have tried to tighten your belts right?
     
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  4. Feb 11, 2016 at 3:18 AM
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    Need a little more info. What does the horrible sound sound like?
     
  5. Feb 11, 2016 at 7:47 PM
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    guess we dont get anymore info;)
     
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  6. Feb 12, 2016 at 4:31 AM
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    It is a squeal until the truck gets warmed up so it goes one for about one minute
     
  7. Feb 12, 2016 at 4:32 AM
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    And I've tightened my belt four times but it loosens up everytime I drive it.
     
  8. Feb 12, 2016 at 5:35 AM
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    Sounds like you will have to replace the bolt you are tightening that come loose. Also change the belt?
     
  9. Feb 12, 2016 at 9:03 AM
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    Ok thanks
     
  10. Feb 12, 2016 at 12:48 PM
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  11. Feb 12, 2016 at 12:50 PM
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    check underhood area for cats;)
     
  12. Feb 13, 2016 at 9:13 AM
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    Or pieces of cats. Cat guts on your belts/pulleys WILL cause them to slip.
     
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  13. Feb 15, 2016 at 9:49 AM
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    Exactly....;)
     
  14. Feb 15, 2016 at 9:51 AM
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    Idler pulley could cause the squeal to. But not usually
     
  15. Feb 15, 2016 at 9:56 AM
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  16. Feb 15, 2016 at 8:26 PM
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    how bout remove all of your belts and start your truck to see if the noise persists. if not, buy new belts and put the first belt on and try again. if no noise, put second belt on and try again, if no noise put third. if still no noise then your belts were the issue and youre good to go with new belts.:thumbsup:

    if you get noises during the replacement, that component is the issue. noises without any belts on indicates timing issues. replace components.
     

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