danny16100@gmail.com Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 does anyone know what this noise is from? I recently purchased my truck. I started by replacing the power steering pump and pulley. It sounds like its coming from the rear but sounds like the belt is making the noise. IMG_9405.MOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheapamanche Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 I'm not sure I follow you. You said it sounds like it's coming from the back but then said it sounds like it's coming from the belt which is in the front of the engine. You could try taking a long screwdriver and placing the tip on the location where you think the sound is coming from then placing the handle on your ear. The sound will travel through to your ear and amplify it. This also helps to pinpoint the location. Can you describe what sound I should be listening for? I couldn't really hear anything from the audio clip that sounds out of the norm. Maybe someone on here with a better trained ear can pinpoint the sound better? Oh and if you think the sound is coming from the belt or a pulley, don't try the screwdriver trick. Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Start by removing the belt and starting the engine for a few seconds. If your noise is gone, begin checking all the accessories pulleys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny16100@gmail.com Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 6 hours ago, Cheapamanche said: I'm not sure I follow you. You said it sounds like it's coming from the back but then said it sounds like it's coming from the belt which is in the front of the engine. You could try taking a long screwdriver and placing the tip on the location where you think the sound is coming from then placing the handle on your ear. The sound will travel through to your ear and amplify it. This also helps to pinpoint the location. Can you describe what sound I should be listening for? I couldn't really hear anything from the audio clip that sounds out of the norm. Maybe someone on here with a better trained ear can pinpoint the sound better? Oh and if you think the sound is coming from the belt or a pulley, don't try the screwdriver trick. Hahaha Thanks for the feed back, I know it sounds confusing. It sounds like its from the back but I second guess my self because I recently replaced the power steering pump. Had to look up the screwdriver trick, but don't have a long enough screwdriver to even think of doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny16100@gmail.com Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 59 minutes ago, ComancheKid45 said: Start by removing the belt and starting the engine for a few seconds. If your noise is gone, begin checking all the accessories pulleys. Thank you, I'll try that today and hopefully narrow down where the noise is coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Go to any of the auto parts chain stores and buy an automotive stethoscope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989commanche Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 4 hours ago, Eagle said: Go to any of the auto parts chain stores and buy an automotive stethoscope. Yes to the above 👆👆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZJeff Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Eagle said: Go to any of the auto parts chain stores and buy an automotive stethoscope. AGREED. They are cheap, and if you own/fix old Jeeps, they can help you identify suspicious noises that seem to crop up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheapamanche Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I know they sell them at harbor freight if you are real tight on money. The [FREE] method is still a screwdriver. It works surprisingly well and everyone has a screwdriver laying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87MJTIM Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Get a plastic milk container or a 2 litre soda (pop for some people) bottle. Cut the bottom off the bottle. Put the long handle screw driver in to the pour end of the bottle. Now you have a "speaker" to listen for the sounds. Plus, you don't have to put your face close to the screw driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny16100@gmail.com Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 Thanks everyone, I am out of state for work but I will use a combination of all help to figure out where the noise is coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny16100@gmail.com Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 Thanks everyone, I am out of state for work but I will use a combination of all help to figure out where the noise is coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheapamanche Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 On 8/15/2019 at 1:13 PM, 87MJTIM said: Get a plastic milk container or a 2 litre soda (pop for some people) bottle. Cut the bottom off the bottle. Put the long handle screw driver in to the pour end of the bottle. Now you have a "speaker" to listen for the sounds. Plus, you don't have to put your face close to the screw driver. Woah, that's a good one! It wouldn't look pretty but it's a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny16100@gmail.com Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 Thanks for the help! I was finally able to get to the engine noise and turns out that the pulley on the alternator was making all that noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny16100@gmail.com Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 Thanks for the help! I was finally able to get to the engine noise and turns out that the pulley on the alternator was making all that noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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