Re: Squeal on 87 5000sq

[Sandy Duffy <sandy@pcnet.com>]

At 07:41 PM 11/14/97 -0800, you wrote:
>Hey:
>
>Can you help me out?  I have an 87 5000sq with 124,000 miles (great car).
>
>For some time now I have had a "squeal" (def. a high, shrill cry or sound)
>after rain or a trip to the auto spa (car wash).  The sound is typically
>evident while in first gear, starting off from a dead stop.  For that
>matter, I hear it while backing up in reverse.  Not consistent, so it is
>hard to share this charming sound with mechanic.
>
>And you thought you had heard everything.  Any ideas?  Thanks in advance.
>
>Steve

I have this problem from time to time its usually the alternator belt or AC
belt that is wearing and causing a squeak when water gets into it.  When
was the last time either of these were replaced or adjusted?  If its been a
while, replace them and to noise should go away.

Sandy