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Old 12-12-2016, 12:27 AM
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Weird Noise coming from engine bay

hello. It is starting to get a little colder here in Texas and I have recently noticed a squeaking noise. I replaced 2 pulleys and the camshaft magnets but still getting a noise. A new noise has recently came along and I took a video. Please leave some feed back to what you may think it is so I can do some research. Thanks.

https://vimeo.com/195250668
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Your car appears to have either the jet engine or the table saw option.
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Spray the serpent belt, if noise changes or goes away briefly that's the prob
or remove belt altogether then start engine and observe any changes
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Does the noise change with RPMs? If yes, i'd double check all the idler / tensioner pulley bearings. Sounds like you have replaced some already. Removing the belt as suggested by Paul above will also eliminate any idler/accessory issues.

If the sound does not change with RPMs, it might be the secondary cold air pump. The pump should shut off after a couple of minutes though.

Do you have any CELs? Some 2007 550 engines had some timing chain idler wear issues.
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It's safer to remove the belt. Just don't spray it with WD-40. I know it says it's safe to use on rubber, but it's petroleum based so I'd stay away from it.
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Did you ever figure out what the noise was?

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