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Horrible squeaking noise..please help

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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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Default Horrible squeaking noise..please help

hey i have a 98 xj 5 speed manual thats making a squeaking noise in first gear but at times first and second. i replaced the water pump about a month ago so i know its not that. and if i put the car in neutral and rev to about 3500 a few times it usually stops for a while but it always comes back...maybe belt tension is too tight?? help please
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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Sounds like your belts going or the idler pulley bearing is shot....
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