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Squealing Engine!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MCameron, Jun 16, 2021.

  1. Jun 16, 2021 at 10:50 AM
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    MCameron

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    I have a squealing sound coming from my pully and serpentine belt system. I changed the belt, it stopped squealing for a day and then continued but even worse. I checked all my pulleys and most seem alright with very little play in the idler pulleys. But one of the Idler pulleys (I believe 'No.1') is stiff and doesn't spin freely. Could this possibly be causing my squealing sound?
     
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  2. Jun 16, 2021 at 10:52 AM
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    Juisebocks

    Juisebocks Commander of the Inglorious Badger

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    Short answer, yes.

    My pulleys basically started going out within a few months of each other. The bearings aren't very resistant to water ingress and mine sounded like an empty power steering pump before I changed the first one. It's an easy fix.
     
  3. Jun 16, 2021 at 10:55 AM
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    Black DOG Lila

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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Yes
    Welcome to TacomaWorld
     
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  4. Jun 16, 2021 at 11:38 AM
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    BassAckwards

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    Yes, you’re onto something there.

    Welcome aboard!
     
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  5. Jun 16, 2021 at 3:21 PM
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    Jimmyh

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    And one more Yes.
     
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  6. Jun 16, 2021 at 4:45 PM
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    No Shoes Nation

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    Hmm . . . none as yet, that's why i'm here . . .
    another yes, change all idlers
     
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  7. Jun 16, 2021 at 4:49 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Saw a serpentine belt sitting in the road, today
     
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  8. Jun 16, 2021 at 5:10 PM
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    Juisebocks

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    Yeah?

    Did you die?
     
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  9. Jun 16, 2021 at 6:15 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    I said a prayer for it. Edit: it looked like a 6 rib
     
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  10. Jun 16, 2021 at 6:37 PM
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    Alexely999

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    How many miles on it? Just curious.
     
  11. Jun 21, 2021 at 9:41 AM
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    MCameron

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    I'm not sure what has been replaced before as I got it less than a year ago, but she has nearly 230,000 miles on her.
     
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