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Mechanics - belt squeaks - 2000 Ford E150 v6

BigDanSBigDanS Posts: 6,992 Senior Member
I have a 2000 Ford e150 work van with just 30,000 miles on it. It has a v6 and AC. I have had squeaking from what I thought was the serpentine belt. I replaced the belt and tensioner, but still have a squeaking sound with AC on or off, and doesn't get louder when I turn the steering wheel. Alternator seems fine, power steering seems fine, A/C seems fine, low mileage engine.

Any thoughts?

D
"A patriot is mocked, scorned and hated; yet when his cause succeeds, all men will join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot." Mark Twain
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.... now who's bringing the hot wings? :jester:

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  • ghostsniper1ghostsniper1 Posts: 2,645 Senior Member
    Belt, pulley or bearing in the water pump or one of the idlers or tensioner. Spray it with soapy water (the belt) while running and see if the noise goes away. If so, you need a belt.
  • BigDanSBigDanS Posts: 6,992 Senior Member
    Belt and tensioner are new as of today...

    D
    "A patriot is mocked, scorned and hated; yet when his cause succeeds, all men will join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot." Mark Twain
    Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.... now who's bringing the hot wings? :jester:
  • ghostsniper1ghostsniper1 Posts: 2,645 Senior Member
    Damn I didn't catch that. That engine also has a camshaft synchronizer that is notorious for that. Is it a 4.2 I believe???
  • BigDanSBigDanS Posts: 6,992 Senior Member
    yep.... 4.2 . It sits a lot.

    D
    "A patriot is mocked, scorned and hated; yet when his cause succeeds, all men will join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot." Mark Twain
    Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.... now who's bringing the hot wings? :jester:
  • ghostsniper1ghostsniper1 Posts: 2,645 Senior Member
    I'll guarantee a trsticle that you need a camshaft synchronizer. Not expensive but it's not real easy to install. It's right above the water pump and behind the water pump bypass hose. And it can leave you stranded btw. Takes a tool that usually comes with the new part to keep it in time. It's able to be clocked like a distributor.
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