Reply With QuoteMost likely a pulley/tensioner bearing on its way out. I've had a tensioner get quite noisy. I don't believe theres much chance of a fan clutch squealing as its a viscous coupling.
Dave M
Could squeal in front end be fan clutch?
I sometimes have a squeal that comes from the fan belt area. Is it most likely the pullies/tensioners or fan clutch. It happens more when it is cold, so maybe it's the fan clutch before it tightens up? Anyone have either or both of these fail?
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Most likely a pulley/tensioner bearing on its way out. I've had a tensioner get quite noisy. I don't believe theres much chance of a fan clutch squealing as its a viscous coupling.
Dave M
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x1. Check if it squeals when you put on fan, heated screen, headlights etcOriginally Posted by Dave M
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I'll bet your 525 is an M20 without belt tensioner and the belt is loose.
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