Squealing noise on 2006 HHR
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Squealing noise on 2006 HHR
Hello. My wife's HHR is making a squealing noise. It's a 2006 LT with 2.4L engine and has slightly over 82,000 miles. It appears when engine has warmed up and is not really greatly affected by revving engine but will change slightly with increased RPM's. The noise appears to be coming from passenger side of engine so I have replaced alternator and belt tensioner assembly. Does not matter if AC is on or not, so that ruled out compressor bearing. I am going crazy trying to fix momma's baby. Thank you in advance for any suggestions/cures!
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thanks for the reply. Is water pump on passenger's side? Is it high or low on the engine. I got a response from another area recommending that I run without belt to eliminate all accessories. Will do that tomorrow after church.
#6
When you turn on the A/C, the electric fan should start working. If that is any help..
Also the water pump is on pass side up near the top, it kinda mounts inward, as the enclosed timing Chain spins it..
Also the water pump is on pass side up near the top, it kinda mounts inward, as the enclosed timing Chain spins it..
#7
Success! I am ashamed to tell you all that my problem stemmed from a bad belt. I can't believe that I didn't replace this first, but hindsight is 20-20. The fact that the noise was not affected by RPM's certainly confused me, but a lesson learned here. Thanks to all that chimed in!
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Success! I am ashamed to tell you all that my problem stemmed from a bad belt. I can't believe that I didn't replace this first, but hindsight is 20-20. The fact that the noise was not affected by RPM's certainly confused me, but a lesson learned here. Thanks to all that chimed in!