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Old 10-04-2012, 08:55 PM
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Default 99 cobra squeal when on the gas

hey guys! i have a 99 cobra and when i get on the gas hard i get a squealing noise that i think comes from the engine. n e 1 have any ideas on what it may be?
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Old 10-05-2012, 07:21 AM
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serpentine belt! get a new one or quick fix with some serprntine belt dressing(lube) you can buy at ana, autozone etc..
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Old 10-05-2012, 08:18 AM
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Thanks man ill give that a try
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Old 10-05-2012, 12:20 PM
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yes sounds like belt deff get a new one like he said ^^
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Old 10-07-2012, 08:32 AM
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Well got the new serp belt on and no squeal. Thanks guys for the help.
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Old 10-07-2012, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by CobraFrenzy
serpentine belt! get a new one or quick fix with some serprntine belt dressing(lube) you can buy at ana, autozone etc..
Belt dressing is garbage. The best thing I've found to eliminate a squeal, believe it or not, is dielectric grease. Coat lightly approximately 1" on both sides of the belt (obviously with the car off), start it up and the noise will be gone.
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Old 10-18-2012, 06:29 PM
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ill have to remember that
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