1997 BMW Z3 squealing noise

1997 BMW Z3
109,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DEEP13SEA
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vehicle began a squealing noise which sounds exactly like a belt problem. The noise doesn't begin when engine cold, but rather after it has warmed up a bit, and increases hotter engine becomes although engine is running at correct temp. Noise will fluctuate lower at idle but does not seem to be dictated by engine speed. , belts all look good and to double check i sprayed the gripping goop on all with no change. Vehicle did have diagnostic which evaluated as cat. conv. prob. To trouble shoot cat.conv. removed and both o2 sensors with no change in noise. idles rough but think this is do to leaks in exhaust to muffler.
Sep 19, 2009 at 9:00 PM
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There are several issues that can be at the cause of your squeal, the idler pulley, the deflection pulley or the tensioning device for the idler. These all can contribute to the problem you stated. There also seems to be a need for a deeper diagnostic instead of just throwing parts at it. Get a stethoscope and try to pinpoint the location of the noise.
Sep 20, 2009 at 10:25 AM