shetluck

My 02 1500 developed a chirping sound at idle, a steady squel above 1500 rpm. Replaced idler and tensioner, and belt, no change. Local Mech. said the water pump is going bad . I've had some weird **** happen over the years but I've never heard of this, is this mechanic trying to talk me into $300 worth of repairs or does it sound legit?

kevinkpk

Take the belt off, see if there is any play in the pully/shaft. There shouldn't be any.

yingpoin

Shetluck,

I think I may be in the same boat as you. I have had the same chirp for months now and I just got around to replacing the idler pulley and the tensioner pulley and it is still there. I am not thinking water pump based on info on this site. Maybe alternator.

Does it sound like this?

cleveland63b

take the belt off and spin each pulley both directions, if you hear a growl the bearings going bad

shetluck

The belt I took off was in great shape , put a brand new belt on with a new water pump, no noises from any thing else , out of pure frustration put a gatorback belt on it , noise gone!!!!!!!