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cold start
the temperature has been around 30 here and in the morning after the truck has sat all night when i start it the there is a loud squealing noise from the belts under the hood. is this normal or is there anything i should or can do?? it seems to be getting worse everyday. thanks in advance for your help.
Bryan
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ResFirma Mitescere Nescit
Name: stew
How many miles you got on her? Go get ya some Goodyear Gatorback belts!
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Got Drag Radials, Finally
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What does 30 degrees feel like...it was really cold here this mourning 55...Probably the belts, like he said get a gator back belt and see if it stops.
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Kenne Bell and SCT PRP
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it may be an idler going bad also.
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ive got 27K, are the belts hard to swap out??
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Got Drag Radials, Finally
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Just swap the SuperCharger belt first, it is very easy to do. Just remove the one screw from the intercooler tank and move it out of the way. Then you will see the tensioner, loosen tension and slip the belt off. Then just work it around the fan blades, you should not have to take anything off. WHile you have the belt off spin the idler pulleys and check them for wear.
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I have just under 28K on mine, and the same thing happened this morning, temp around 20 degrees. I popped the hood, and it seemed to be more of a bearing noise from the idler pulleys than a belt squeal. I am going to have lower and upper pulley work done soon, so I will have them look at it and let you know what they find out.
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thanks grey wolf, i have to take my truck in for the thermostat since it went and its under warranty so should i just have the dealership take a look at it??
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I have the same problem with mine and had it fixed, it still does it but only in the cold and it only lasts for a few minutes. The first time I experienced the problem Ford said that belts on 03 were defective so they put a better one on, apparently that wasn't the case. I've had everything looked at and there are no problems with any of the pullies or idler. I would'nt be to concerned unless it does it in warm weather and doesn't stop.
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thanks guys for the replies, i will just have them look at it while its in there for the warranty work
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