[DeTomaso] Techno question: a fine mess--update

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/10/15 18 30 31, cengles at cox.net writes:


>         I am perturbed.  I have removed the new AC belt and I will test
> again tomorrow to see if I have finally localized the noise maker.  I am
> thinking about trying some of the belt treatments for squeaking since I 
> have
> replaced *everything* at this point.
> 

>>>The next thing you should do is remove ALL the belts and start it up.   
A cold engine can run for quite some time on the battery, with no harm done.

If you still have the noise, then you know it is internal to the engine and 
you can stop chasing after alternators, water pumps, pulleys, bearings, 
belts etc. and start taking things apart.   (Timing chain region would be the 
next place I looked).

On the other hand, if the beltless engine is nice and quiet, then one of 
these external items is the source of your frustration.   Install the belts 
one at a time and run the engine afterwards, to isolate which belt triggers 
the noise, then look ONLY at the items THAT belt touches.

You will know the answer by the end of the day tomorrow, I promise!

Mike
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   In a message dated 10/10/15 18 30 31, cengles at cox.net writes:

             I am perturbed.  I have removed the new AC belt and I will
     test
     again tomorrow to see if I have finally localized the noise maker.
     I am
     thinking about trying some of the belt treatments for squeaking
     since I have
     replaced *everything* at this point.

   >>>The next thing you should do is remove ALL the belts and start it
   up.  A cold engine can run for quite some time on the battery, with no
   harm done.
   If you still have the noise, then you know it is internal to the engine
   and you can stop chasing after alternators, water pumps, pulleys,
   bearings, belts etc. and start taking things apart.  (Timing chain
   region would be the next place I looked).
   On the other hand, if the beltless engine is nice and quiet, then one
   of these external items is the source of your frustration.  Install the
   belts one at a time and run the engine afterwards, to isolate which
   belt triggers the noise, then look ONLY at the items THAT belt touches.
   You will know the answer by the end of the day tomorrow, I promise!
   Mike