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High Pitch Squeal

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by America1776MN, Nov 9, 2020.

  1. Nov 9, 2020 at 11:06 AM
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    America1776MN

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    Obvious belt squeal on start up, normal for colder starts(mines a 2008 TRD Sport, 4.0 SR5 package). I have a curious thought as to why the squeal gets higher pitched when accelerating and lower pitched when de-accelerating. I personally feel it's the idler pulleys, there's 3 total. I don't know which one or ones it is, but thought someone may have their own thoughts.
     
  2. Nov 9, 2020 at 11:28 AM
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    America1776MN

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    Pulley Kit w/belt tensioner and belt.

    Ideler.jpg
     
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  3. Nov 9, 2020 at 11:33 AM
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    Shelf Life

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    I'd start with replacing the belt, and go from there.
     
  4. Nov 9, 2020 at 12:05 PM
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    Ok I can look at that first.
     

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