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Subject:Strange rattle/squeek from engine during idle
From:developtrust
Date:Wed, 28 Nov 2001 15:47:17 -0800

Greetings everyone,
While delivering those seats I sold to www.forwardair.com this AM I noticed
an odd squeak during idle and start up coming from the engine compartment.

Upon parking with emergency brake on and looking at the engine I could not
seem to fine from where it came but when I pushed down on the alternator it
continued and pulled up it seemed to lessen.

years ago I saw a mechanic put some kind of chalk on a fan belt to get rid
of a squeak. could this be the same thing?

The squeak is becoming irritating. It does not interfere with performance
but only happens at idle with the clutch disengaged waiting at a red light.

Any help will be appreciated. It seems to be getting worse as time goes by.

William