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10-03-2013, 06:18 AM

ILRob

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Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I-6

squeak question

I just had my belt and water pump replace. I still have a squeak. After it warms up the squeak almost goes away. On warmer days here in the fall it is almost nonexistent. I think it is my alternator. I am not losing any charge and my gauge is perfect still. The mechanic thinks it's the cap and rotor. Any guesses?

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10-03-2013, 08:28 AM

RTorrez1

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Year: 1998 Sport

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Try tightening the belt a little more. The belt on the 4.0 has to be really tight. What ever you do, DO NOT spray the belt with belt dressing to try to stop the noise.

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10-03-2013, 09:58 AM

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It may be a bad pulley or a slit in the belt. I had the same problem and saw it was ac pulley and happened most at first start and left when going about 45 MPH