Thanks
"Big Shoe" > wrote in message
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> If the hose is leaking coolant on the belt, it could certainly make it
> squeal. Sounds like leak repair and belt replacement would be in
> order.
>
> On Mon, 1 Aug 2005 20:15:38 -0400, "Psinapse"
> > wrote:
>
> >I have a 1991 Explorer XLT w/183,000 miles on it. My problem is when I
start
> >her up.She makes a high pitched squeal that is sort of rythmic. I can
tell
> >it is from the belt or the bearings. It stops after the engine is good
and
> >warm. I wonder if I should replace the belt, but upon inspection it looks
to
> >be in order. I replaced the water pump about 2.5 months ago, along with
the
> >upper radiator hose. The hose has a slow leak between the Therm cover and
> >the hose that I am trying to sort out. Could the liquid from the hose be
> >causing this sound and how worried should I be. She runs as smooth as a
> >14-15 year old truck should, little to no oil loss and noCEL's.
> >
> >Thanks in advance.
> >
>