fawcett@uism.bu.edu wrote:
> I don't know what it is but mine does the same damn thing... The really weird
> part is that it's sporadic. For literally weeks I won't get any squeak or
> birds chirping at all, then for a day it'll squeak or chirp and then it'll stop
> for another couple of weeks! The dealers not an option for me 'cause I know
> it'll stop doing it by the time I get there and they'll laugh me of the
> premises. I've tried looking for it like you but haven't found a clue... If
> you find it, please post. Mines a '98 318 4x4.
> Tom
>
I had this on one of my Rams and while it was at the dealership for the ole "Get
everything fixed before the warranty runs out" - about 2 seconds after hearing it -
several mechanics said in unison "I know what that is" and a big smile on their
faces. The service writer said "and we can fix that chirp for another $100" - I
asked him what was causing it. When he said "drive belt - very common". I said no
thanks. At this point I didn't really believe them but wasn't about to pay $100 for
changing the belt.
On the way home I stopped by Autozone to price a belt - was $19.95 so I got it and 5
mins later had it on. Guess what? No more chirping from that point on. Must have
been something to do with those many tiny little cracks in the back of it. Now my
wife's truck is doin the same thing and I know what it is. Time to hit Autozone
again.
Hope this helps - Latr,
Shane
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