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3. Place your thumb over the end of the hose in order to check for a vacuum. If there is no vacuum at the hose, inspect for the following items: Plugged hoses The manifold port 4. Turn OFF the engine. 5. Inspect the PCV orifice in the valve cover for debris or blockage. DRIVE BELT CHIRPING, SQUEAL, AND WHINE DIAGNOSIS Diagnostic Aids A chirping or squeal noise may be intermittent due to moisture on the drive belts or the If the noise is intermittent, verify the accessory drive components by varying their loads A chirping, squeal or whine noise may be caused by a loose or improper installation of a The drive belts will not cause a whine noise. Test Description The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table. 2: The noise may not be engine related. This step is to verify that the engine is making the 3: The noise may be an internal engine noise. Removing the drive belts one at a time and 4: Inspect all drive belt pulleys for pilling. Pilling is the small balls or pills or it can be 6: Misalignment of the pulleys may be caused from improper mounting of the accessory
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found refer to that accessory drive component for the proper installation procedure for that 10: Inspecting of the fasteners can eliminate the possibility that a wrong bolt, nut, spacer, or 12: Inspecting the pulleys for being bent should include inspecting for a dent or other 14: This test is to verify that the drive belt tensioner operates properly. If the drive belt 15: This test is to verify that the drive belt is not too long, which would prevent the drive 16: Misalignment of the pulleys may be caused from improper mounting of the accessory 17: This test is to verify that the pulleys are the correct diameter or width. Using a known 19: Replacing the drive belt when it is not damaged or there is not excessive pilling will Step Action Yes No DEFINITION: The following items are indications of chirping: A high pitched noise that is heard once per revolution of the drive belt or a pulley. Chirping may occur on cold damp start-ups and will subside once the vehicle reaches DEFINITION: The following items are indications of drive belt squeal: NOTE: Refer to Belt Dressing Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
A loud screeching noise that is caused by a slipping drive belt. This is unusual for a The noise occurs when a heavy load is applied to the drive belt, such as an air DEFINITION: The following items are indications of drive belt whine: A high pitched continuous noise. The noise may be caused by an accessory drive component failed bearing. 1 Did you review the Drive Belt Symptom Go to Step 2 Go to Symptoms 2 Verify that there is a chirping, squeal or whine Go to Step 3 Go to Diagnostic 3 1. Remove the drive belt. If the engine has multiple drive belts, 2. Operate the engine for no longer than 30- 40 seconds. 3. Repeat this test if necessary by removing the remaining belt(s). Does the chirping, squeal or whine noise still Go to Symptoms Go to Step 4 4 If diagnosing a chirping noise, inspect for If diagnosing a squeal or whine noise, Do the belt grooves have pilling? Go to Step 5 Go to Step 6
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
5 Clean the drive belt pulleys with a suitable wire Go to Step 20 Go to Step 6 6 Inspect for misalignment of the pulleys. Go to Step 7 Go to Step 8 7 Replace or repair any misaligned pulleys. Go to Step 20 Go to Step 8 8 Inspect for bent or cracked brackets. Go to Step 9 Go to Step 10 9 Replace any bent or cracked brackets. Go to Step 20 Go to Step 10 10 Inspect for improper, loose or missing fasteners. Go to Step 11 Go to Step 12 11 1. Tighten any loose fasteners. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . 2. Replace any improper or missing fasteners. Did you complete the repair? NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Go to Step 20 Go to Step 12 12 Inspect for a bent pulley. Go to Step 18 Go to Step 13 13 Inspect for an accessory drive component Go to Step 20 Go to Step 14 14 Test the drive belt tensioner for proper Go to Step 20 Go to Step 15 15 Inspect for the correct drive belt length. Go to Step 20 Go to Step 16 16 Inspect for misalignment of a pulley. Go to Step 20 Go to Step 17
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
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