Squeak noise at WOT shift on 1-2-3 shifts?

[Ktorres1]

Well after discussing this with carfixer as well as bad merc, I'm kinda curious as if maybe Im having a gear or tranny issue at hand? I've checked my trans fluid as well as even added i blieve it's called bars lean trans oil additive to see if that would help. Just last 2 days ago my o/d light flashed and cut off. I read the code with my x-cal 3 and the code read tranny slip! Also it's important to note the squeak had only recently appeared on my WOT 2-3 shift but after my lidio tune it is now squeaking on my 1-2 WOT shift! I've been thinking tranny flush, fill with synthetic, filter change as well as Gear oil Change with friction modifer. Any suggestions as to could I possibly have a bigger problem on my hands? Thanks to all in advance...

[Motorhead350]

Fan belt. Been there broke that. Simple fix.

[musclemerc]

^^^ The fan belt has nothing to do with the OD light flashing. I think your on the right path, swap the fluids and go from there.

[Joe Walsh]

Yep, Marauders are notorious for their electric fans having squeaky fan belts...:rolleyes:

Now if you were talking about the serpentine belt 'chirping' on the upshift because it is a non-clutched alternator pulley...

[Zack]

WOWZERS.

Its the serpentine belt slipping on the alternator pulley....common.

[breeze]

not the tranny, had mine overhauled and still squeeks at wot

[Ktorres1]

I had a brand new gates serpentine belt put on just 3 months back, not sure if I could have some kind of coolant leak that's leaking onto it as well but will look into all possibilities!

[Zack]

I had a brand new gates serpentine belt put on just 3 months back, not sure if I could have some kind of coolant leak that's leaking onto it as well but will look into all possibilities!

OMG its NORMAL!

[Ktorres1]

Lol so what is a non clutched alternator pulley?

[Ktorres1]

Better yet how the heck do I fix this!!?????

[-Matt-]

You can buy a non clutched pulley... or you can try a gatorbelt

[Motorhead350]

WOWZERS.

Its the serpentine belt slipping on the alternator pulley....common.

Thank you ^^^^^^^^^^^^

Now do you all believe me? :shake:

[BAD MERC]

Kevin, bring it over and let me drive it.

[-Matt-]

Thank you ^^^^^^^^^^^^

Now do you all believe me? :shake:


You said fan belt.. our fan doesnt have a belt

[Joe Walsh]

If it is your belt chirping on upshifts, you could try a clutched alternator pulley.
It acts like a bicycle's rear hub...you apply power and rotate it in one direction, but it freewheels if you try to rotate it in the opposite direction.

see post #13:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=57640&highlight=clutched

[Motorhead350]

Okay I meant the belt, but I said it wrong. There is only one belt.... right? :o

[-Matt-]

Okay I meant the belt, but I said it wrong. There is only one belt.... right? :o


Not on all Marauders

[Egon Spengler]

I am not going to name names, but it sounds like someone got OWNED in this thread...

[ImpalaSlayer]

Not on all Marauders

mine has 7

[-Matt-]

mine has 7


LMAO........... oh snap!

[tbone]

The Goodyear Gatorback belt stops the chirp. It did on mine.

[Ktorres1]

Well I have a gates v- belt something I'm not sure I got from napa

[Black_Noise]

im surprised nobody said tires

[Motorhead350]

Not on all Marauders

Only the fast ones and dependable ones. :eek:

:D

I kid I kid!!

[Marauderjack]

The Goodyear Gatorback belt stops the chirp. It did on mine.

Dayco "Poly-Cog" is a heavier belt but still designed like the Gatorback!!:beer:

I have run both and the Dayco lasts much longer!!:bows:

[Motorhead350]

Is there any cure for this issue? I have it now again.

[fastblackmerc]

Is there any cure for this issue? I have it now again.

Yes, sell it!

[Motorhead350]

Yes, sell it!

Then the new owner would have that problem, it wouldn't be solved.

Your solution does not solve the problem. :P

[Egon Spengler]

Then the new owner would have that problem, it wouldn't be solved.

Your solution does not solve the problem. :P
It would if you sell it to someone that knows how to work on a vehicle and has at least BASIC understanding of car maintenance.

[Motorhead350]

It would if you sell it to someone that knows how to work on a vehicle and has at least BASIC understanding of car maintenance.

I only work on the car when there is a problem. I didn't have a garage to grow old in with daddy nor have I taken any classes. For my lack of experience and the shape my car is in, I'd day I'm doing pretty well.

You can F-off.

[JimmyXR7]

Okay I meant the belt, but I said it wrong. There is only one belt.... right? My 68 Cougar has a V type Fan-belt that drives the accessories. My 03 Marauder has a serpentine accessory belt that also drives the Fan. The terms have changed, but I agree with Motorhead, as it does the same functions but differently. Jim Back to the problem. I use the Permatex Belt Dressing on my cars' drive belts. It helps eliminate the squeeking.

[fastblackmerc]

Get a Gatorback belt.

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