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Trumpetman-Volvo · 01-06-2009, 01:39 AM

There's two squeaks: one's definitely from the tape deck when I rewind the eighties rock music.

The other only occurs when I'm idling or when I'm cruising at a constant speed. Could it be the belt telling me something? I guess if I replace it now, it's a good idea. Car's got 104000 on it as of today.

SvicksTc · 01-06-2009, 02:08 AM

I dont know how your engine is setup, but im assuming the water pump is in there too, mise well change that while you get it ripped apart

or are you talking about your serpetine belt that is making noise?

16gpoweredgsx · 01-06-2009, 07:02 AM

I don't know much about Saturns, but my ex-girlfriend had one that I did some routine maintenance work for her and it had a timing chain. From what I've read and heard all Saturns have timing chains not belts. It could be the serpentine belt(loose or worn out) or a squeaky pulley. Just some food for thought.

SvicksTc · 01-06-2009, 03:36 PM

Well if it has a timing chain then its gotta be the serpentine belt....

Trumpetman-Volvo · 01-06-2009, 09:18 PM

It's a twin cam, I4, transverse engine. The squeak comes and goes.

lownslow95 · 01-06-2009, 09:22 PM

It has to be the serpentine belt. Does it sound really loud when you first turn the car on?

russiankid · 01-06-2009, 10:54 PM

Timing belt cannot squeak because it has teeth on it.

Buster · 01-07-2009, 10:24 AM

All searches come up with a timing chain. Heres a small trick, the next time it does it, give it a quick spray of WD-40 not alot just a quick tap on the nozzle and see if it goes away. A serp on that car is a very very easy fix and probably no more than 10 dollars.

Supraru · 01-07-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster

All searches come up with a timing chain. Heres a small trick, the next time it does it, give it a quick spray of WD-40 not alot just a quick tap on the nozzle and see if it goes away. A serp on that car is a very very easy fix and probably no more than 10 dollars.

I used belt dressing on a friends sisters car before and it got worse somehow. I grabbed some baby powder and it went away for a good month.

Buster · 01-07-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Supraru

I used belt dressing on a friends sisters car before and it got worse somehow. I grabbed some baby powder and it went away for a good month.

funny story, putting things on belts is such a bad idea... unless it works. then its a good idea lol

Supraru · 01-07-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster

funny story, putting things on belts is such a bad idea... unless it works. then its a good idea lol

Yeah, I told her she needed to get it fixed but naturally she didn't get it fixed for a while since she couldn't hear anything.

dsmtalontsi95 · 01-20-2009, 03:54 PM

change all your belts anyway, good preventative maintance.

Gregory · 01-20-2009, 04:03 PM

Timing belts don't squeak.

01-06-2009, 01:39 AM	#1
Trumpetman-Volvo Noob-Jersey Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Randolph NJ or Piscataway Member #10589 My Ride: 2000 Saturn SW2 iTrader: (0)	I think it's a timing belt There's two squeaks: one's definitely from the tape deck when I rewind the eighties rock music. The other only occurs when I'm idling or when I'm cruising at a constant speed. Could it be the belt telling me something? I guess if I replace it now, it's a good idea. Car's got 104000 on it as of today. __________________ Note: The saturn was a free car, it's all I drive, and I never race it. I will have a car to play with eventually...

01-06-2009, 02:08 AM	#2
SvicksTc Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Spoolin a Snail Member #7395 My Ride: Nike 6.0 iTrader: (1)	I dont know how your engine is setup, but im assuming the water pump is in there too, mise well change that while you get it ripped apart or are you talking about your serpetine belt that is making noise? __________________ Why V-tec When there is To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ? \|Nikon\| Twitter: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-06-2009, 07:02 AM	#3
16gpoweredgsx Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey Member #10606 My Ride: 91 Eclipse GSX iTrader: (0)	I don't know much about Saturns, but my ex-girlfriend had one that I did some routine maintenance work for her and it had a timing chain. From what I've read and heard all Saturns have timing chains not belts. It could be the serpentine belt(loose or worn out) or a squeaky pulley. Just some food for thought. Last edited by 16gpoweredgsx; 01-06-2009 at 07:03 AM. Reason: spelling

01-06-2009, 03:36 PM	#4
SvicksTc Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Spoolin a Snail Member #7395 My Ride: Nike 6.0 iTrader: (1)	Well if it has a timing chain then its gotta be the serpentine belt.... __________________ Why V-tec When there is To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ? \|Nikon\| Twitter: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-06-2009, 09:18 PM	#5
Trumpetman-Volvo Noob-Jersey Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Randolph NJ or Piscataway Member #10589 My Ride: 2000 Saturn SW2 iTrader: (0)	It's a twin cam, I4, transverse engine. The squeak comes and goes. __________________ Note: The saturn was a free car, it's all I drive, and I never race it. I will have a car to play with eventually...

01-06-2009, 10:54 PM	#7
russiankid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lincoln University PA Member #7769 My Ride: 2012 Scion tC iTrader: (0)	Timing belt cannot squeak because it has teeth on it. __________________ 2012' Scion tC 6-speed M/T.

01-07-2009, 10:24 AM	#8
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	All searches come up with a timing chain. Heres a small trick, the next time it does it, give it a quick spray of WD-40 not alot just a quick tap on the nozzle and see if it goes away. A serp on that car is a very very easy fix and probably no more than 10 dollars. __________________ III To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-20-2009, 03:54 PM	#12
dsmtalontsi95 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Member #8193 iTrader: (0)	change all your belts anyway, good preventative maintance.

01-20-2009, 04:03 PM	#13
Gregory Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Member #1461 My Ride: 1998 Mitsubish Eclipse GS-T, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee iTrader: (0)	Timing belts don't squeak. __________________ ~2gb Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T ~WJ Jeep Grand Cherokee

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