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PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:10 am    Post subject: Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek! Reply with quote

Well guys and gals.

I got rid of one noise and got another. Two weeks ago I removed my engine to change my transmission seal. The whole process went without any major problems and to my happy surprise the annoying squeaking noise ( sounded like nails on chalkboard) that I use to get when I got around 50 MPH went away. So a week went by and I drove "little blue" to the Locos Deli and back. On the way home when I slowed down for a stop sign I noticed that my oil pressure light was blinking. When I speed up the light turned off. When I got home and shut off the car I heard a noise like the noise you get from a slipping belt the moment I turned the key. I did a little reading and didn't find anything so I did the next best thing Called Clyde. ( note. Forgot to tell Clyde about the squeak ) Clyde informed me that I ran my car to hard and for too long. ( I have to agree 75mph to Loco's and 75mph from Locos) Stupid me. Well on Clyde’s suggestion I changed my oil from 10W 30 to 20W 50. Man I noticed the difference (Less oil puddles under car) But I still have the squeaking sound when I turn off the car. I will try to capture it on video later. and post. But for now does anybody have a suggestion what it is. Oh and by the way It’s one of those noises that only sounds when no one else is listening. Maybe I can trick it with a camera.

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I get that same squeaking sound when I shut the engine off in the bus - like a squealing belt - not while I'm driving but when I shut it off. I'm pretty sure it's not from doing 75 though.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

James,
1 What did you eat at Loco's? never mind....
2 Try wiggling the fan shroud while the engine is running- it might be the fan hitting the shroud? Just a guess.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Could it be an early reminder that the generator is going?
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Clyde wrote:
James,
1 What did you eat at Loco's? never mind....
2 Try wiggling the fan shroud while the engine is running- it might be the fan hitting the shroud? Just a guess.



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And I can get it to squeak when I engage the clutch.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Maybe it's the throwout bearing?
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Clyde wrote:
Maybe it's the throwout bearing?


The bearing looked good to me when I was replacing the seal.

Maybe I didn't adjust the clutch pedal anough. I will see if I can get someone at the campout to check my work.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

tronview wrote:
Clyde wrote:
Maybe it's the throwout bearing?


The bearing looked good to me when I was replacing the seal.

Maybe I didn't adjust the clutch pedal anough. I will see if I can get someone at the campout to check my work.


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