Squealing from front of your car or truck's engine, not belts? Easily diagnose a water pump

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Do you hear squealing from the front of your car or truck, but its not a belt making the noise? Here's how you can easily diagnose a belt driven water pump in your car or truck! In this video, Len shows you how to quickly listen to the engine accessories like pulleys, alternator, and water pump to locate the cause of that awful screeching noise! In our case, it led to the water pump that had a bad bearing, causing the pulley and impeller to wobble and damage the inside of the pump! Check out this video for the whole story, and tips on what you should do if the same thing happens to you!
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  • @1AAuto
    @1AAuto2 жыл бұрын

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  • @lavapix
    @lavapix2 жыл бұрын

    My squealing rivals the most annoying car alarms. The A/C bypass pulley. Had to order a new one. In the meantime, my neighbor's new wake-up time is 5:15 am.

  • @ryanwyrick6947
    @ryanwyrick6947 Жыл бұрын

    This guy is phenominal.. get him his own show wow...

  • @1AAuto

    @1AAuto

    Жыл бұрын

    +Ryan Wyrick Thanks for the feedback!

  • @sheerwillsurvival2064
    @sheerwillsurvival20642 жыл бұрын

    I always keep the old one for emergencies if new one comes off or is defective. You won’t be stranded. Keep your old belt if not broken or missing most ribs it will get you home or parts store

  • @officialandr3s215
    @officialandr3s2152 жыл бұрын

    It’s crazy because every single time I hear or feel something wrong with my car not knowing what it is, 1A auto somehow always matches the exact problem I’m having.. you guys are wizards or something

  • @mikejohn0088
    @mikejohn008811 ай бұрын

    I learned a lot! One part of the lesson is related to flushing both my radiator and banking account.

  • @user-pq1js1bz6h
    @user-pq1js1bz6h Жыл бұрын

    Can’t believe it right from the very beginning of your video I heard that sound and said to myself that’s IT! Thanks so much

  • @Zelondra17
    @Zelondra176 ай бұрын

    I do like the way he walks you through the trouble shooting process instead of going right to the issue like most other videos I have seen. Especially with people who are not mechanical experts like myself 😅.

  • @1AAuto

    @1AAuto

    6 ай бұрын

    +Virginia Thanks for checking us out. Shop for high quality auto parts on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @UnframeofMind
    @UnframeofMind Жыл бұрын

    I diagnosed the problem immediately when he said the belt was spinning at 1,000,000 mph. The motor is going WAY too fast

  • @ImNotInLoveItsJustAGameWeDo
    @ImNotInLoveItsJustAGameWeDo10 ай бұрын

    You helped us diagnose the problem with my Dad's 2017 Chevy Malibu LT it was making the EXACT same engine noises as your truck was. So we took it to our cousin's friends place and are waiting to hear back from him this morning on his diagnosis! Thanks again @1A Auto !!!!

  • @randomchopsuey7165
    @randomchopsuey7165 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting your video. This enabled me to complete needed steps to ultimately replace my belts in my truck. Keep up the great work!!

  • @savannahp6359
    @savannahp63592 жыл бұрын

    you guys do not have to speed up the video when removing the water pump. I'd like to see that in real time with commentary, even though i'm not doing this job. I just like learning.

  • @billa8083

    @billa8083

    Жыл бұрын

    Just use slow mo and enjoy.

  • @ktm00
    @ktm002 жыл бұрын

    1A auto is a one stop shop - parts and how to diagnose and replace 👍

  • @carlos-kx4sn
    @carlos-kx4sn2 жыл бұрын

    Always learning from you videos. Thanks for the time taken on making great videos. Thumbs up

  • @gregorymceaddy8884
    @gregorymceaddy8884 Жыл бұрын

    A worn bearing in any pulleys i.e. pumps, alternator, AC, idlers, or tensioner can cause a cascade of problems to other systems...too many people overlook this until it's too late...

  • @mentalpuberty
    @mentalpuberty Жыл бұрын

    This is by far the most informative and well-made automotive video I’ve ever seen on KZread

  • @babagandu

    @babagandu

    Жыл бұрын

    The channel is amazing

  • @perniciouspete4986
    @perniciouspete49862 жыл бұрын

    Of course "It's always somethin'." It's a Ram.

  • @juancamberosg.593

    @juancamberosg.593

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ram is pretty good man. I own a 96 and its great

  • @perniciouspete4986

    @perniciouspete4986

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@juancamberosg.593 The later ones are crap.

  • @nuarius

    @nuarius

    2 жыл бұрын

    its a vehicle.... All vehicles are just 2 ton money dumpsters with seats...

  • @chinobling7213

    @chinobling7213

    Жыл бұрын

    Pos

  • @anonymous175

    @anonymous175

    Жыл бұрын

    Mopar moproblems

  • @elainebrookins174
    @elainebrookins174 Жыл бұрын

    Yes I did watch the video with the sqeaky coming from the water pump bearings , my ford taurus 2005 has the same issue . Great video know I understand better about vehicles.

  • @PurplePinkRed
    @PurplePinkRed Жыл бұрын

    Very well presented! 👏 Thanks a bunch!

  • @c-lomx9008
    @c-lomx90082 жыл бұрын

    I love this guy he's funny and entertaining. Hey, that's my truck the only truck that out here.

  • @paulsosa1872

    @paulsosa1872

    2 жыл бұрын

    You know its serous when he puts on his seat belt to move the truck into the shop😂

  • @gingerwallets8000
    @gingerwallets800011 ай бұрын

    mechanics couldnt figure out my issue and even said they "checked my fluids" charging me for washer fluid and got my car back just for it to be out of coolant and overheating the next day. this helped

  • @lesliesolomon6621
    @lesliesolomon66214 ай бұрын

    Your visual on this video is awesome

  • @dean2211
    @dean22118 ай бұрын

    my 3.7 v6 started doing this just today. wondered about the belts, then i wondered about the clutch. by the time i got it home, it was squealing when idling, when at highway speeds, when the clutch was engaged, when it released, when disengaged. and when i popped in for a look, i could see a pulley at the very bottom wobbling. so i think thats my issue. this video helps a lot to confirm my suspicions.

  • @Jonb173
    @Jonb173 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips! I miss when he used to say “vearickle”

  • @fireboy5043
    @fireboy5043 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the Info Bro U need your Own Show Todayyyy

  • @Kiddro22
    @Kiddro22 Жыл бұрын

    Give him a cup and send him for a drop. I’m never this enthusiastic when car problems occur😂

  • @kathyfann
    @kathyfann Жыл бұрын

    That’s absolutely the sound that I heard under my hood when I was doing 65 and I took my foot off the gas to see what the heck was going on and then there was a trembling in the steering wheel check engine light temperature gauge goes up I’m looking all over for a safe place to stop all of a sudden there’s a rest area I pull over I get out belt hanging from the bottom, coolant all over the ground. I am asking my Mechanic to add a new thermostat to this he replaced it not long ago but it all this house to come out this is a good time to put in a brand new one

  • @DashCamSerbia
    @DashCamSerbia2 жыл бұрын

    Lenn is the best.

  • @diggingforgold4150
    @diggingforgold41502 жыл бұрын

    You guys are the best👍

  • @devonsilva5998
    @devonsilva599811 ай бұрын

    You saved me hours of finding a problem...thats exactly was happening in my car

  • @roadstar499
    @roadstar499 Жыл бұрын

    I thought noise was a water pump bearing,but after using my listening scope..it seems to be a idler pully...which is right under water pump,but much easier job.😊

  • @markmelby4479
    @markmelby44794 ай бұрын

    2017 ram 3500 with the 6.4 hemi here. Flushed the coolant out which was nasty and helped some with heat. But it still didn’t heat well. Then changed the thermostat yet still hasn’t improved the heat. But I can hear some noise occasionally from the engine bay. I’ll try flushing it again when the grass starts to green again.

  • @superspecialty5169
    @superspecialty5169 Жыл бұрын

    That was the first thing I would have checked as I already know that sound!

  • @k9under
    @k9under2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @DjKDM7000
    @DjKDM70005 ай бұрын

    That only happens to me on rainy days, or if I do a start up after some rain. It lessens and goes away after a few minutes. It never happens for me on days with no rain.

  • @markucije
    @markucije5 ай бұрын

    Thanks man. You solved my problem. I watched tens of videos to figure it out...

  • @1AAuto

    @1AAuto

    5 ай бұрын

    +@markucije Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @X001W19
    @X001W19 Жыл бұрын

    Very good explanation, thx

  • @SuperBigfish76
    @SuperBigfish76 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!

  • @babagandu
    @babagandu Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff as usual, big thanks !!! Should you disconnect the battery first ?

  • @saeedalnjar926
    @saeedalnjar9263 ай бұрын

    i really like your explaining it clearly mentioned we have to inspect all moving parts not disiding change water pump then you fond the nois still there however thanks sir saeed from Saudia arrabia

  • @scouperful
    @scouperful29 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the great info

  • @ErickRobles-um5bn
    @ErickRobles-um5bn Жыл бұрын

    Had the exact same sound coming out of my 2019 Chevy Silverado ended up being the water pump as well 😮.

  • @jeffschultz76
    @jeffschultz76 Жыл бұрын

    This just started on my 06 tahoe with 180k and it's the exact sound you have but no that loud, great video.

  • @bensontemu9356
    @bensontemu93562 жыл бұрын

    Nice Work

  • @joshhart2918
    @joshhart29185 ай бұрын

    Question: do you replace the thermostat before or after flushing the cooling system?

  • @user-qo9qe2wx5r
    @user-qo9qe2wx5r2 ай бұрын

    좋은 영상 감사합니다

  • @horsenaround2000
    @horsenaround2000 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @AK47_u
    @AK47_u22 күн бұрын

    He is the Nile red of cars

  • @Jrrr692
    @Jrrr6929 ай бұрын

    Heard the whining noise and ignored it next day it was leaking coolant,had the air on high,radiator blew , my car started steaming ,radiator was cracked, ended up having to replace tension belt radiator and water pump ,learned my lesson

  • @dennisking3638
    @dennisking36382 ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much for the help

  • @baljindersinghsidhu3959
    @baljindersinghsidhu39592 жыл бұрын

    Its a good learning on your channel here.. really liked it. Thank you..👌🥰

  • @armandomunoz846
    @armandomunoz846 Жыл бұрын

    What is the torque that I should put in the bolts of a water pump of a gmc sierra 1500 5.3 2018

  • @corytibbetts3533
    @corytibbetts35337 ай бұрын

    How much resistance should there be when spinning the water pump pulley? (Without the belt attached).

  • @williampenrose696
    @williampenrose696 Жыл бұрын

    Great video!!

  • @anthonyzinn3699
    @anthonyzinn3699 Жыл бұрын

    That dudes got charisma!

  • @EYEZONTHASCRIBEZ497
    @EYEZONTHASCRIBEZ4974 ай бұрын

    Since it has been cold the past few days that's exactly how my truck has been sounding I have a 2004 Cadillac Escalade. When I put my foot on the brakes 2 Change gears it gets louder

  • @RLM-
    @RLM-10 ай бұрын

    What about timing belt? Is that still a thing? Or can you just remove the belt without worries? Thanks in advance

  • @anthonyrichard8001
    @anthonyrichard8001 Жыл бұрын

    THX! GOOD FILM...

  • @lotg5220
    @lotg522011 ай бұрын

    How many days does it take to get an oil pan reseal on Chevy tracker?

  • @duckhunt-hp2jv
    @duckhunt-hp2jv7 ай бұрын

    My trucks the only one running. Lol dude that's the best.

  • @bookooc5605
    @bookooc56052 жыл бұрын

    I'm hearing that right now on my 4runner. I think it is the ps pulley.

  • @brianc6739

    @brianc6739

    Жыл бұрын

    I was thinking that to on my tacoma just now. But I grabbed the water pump pulley and wiggled like the gentleman in the video and mine wiggles too. Looks like I got a water pump to buy.

  • @kalpeshkapadia4623
    @kalpeshkapadia46232 ай бұрын

    Thanks sir

  • @gebzed
    @gebzed Жыл бұрын

    My F150 started it same thing very similar I'll post a short on my channel. Today being Christmas I've got to drive elsewhere I wonder and hope it's safe? Can't really get it fixed to replace today if it's a belt.

  • @michaelgraham8788
    @michaelgraham87888 ай бұрын

    Do you have the motor running while you flush the system out?

  • @kennethvallecillo4598
    @kennethvallecillo4598 Жыл бұрын

    Changed water pump, crankshaft pulley, serpentine, and alternator bearings still squealing.

  • @m.m.m.c.a.k.e
    @m.m.m.c.a.k.e Жыл бұрын

    Nice Studio 😂 so squeal after heavy acceleration? Bad AC compressor clutch?

  • @sanriosenpai3569
    @sanriosenpai35692 жыл бұрын

    I replaced my tensioner with an “oem” one and this one has a metal wheel instead of a plastic one and it left metal flake on my serpentine belt. Is that a problem?

  • @whiteyfisk9769

    @whiteyfisk9769

    2 жыл бұрын

    How big of flakes and how many.

  • @depuyjd
    @depuyjd2 жыл бұрын

    Well being a aircraft mechanic working on cars as more or less my own personal hobby, very well put together video. Although for the layman I don't know if a stethoscope going down there while the fans moving I get the warnings but you know people that don't have and I'll say expertise however mild that might be with moving parts you may want to consider taking it to somebody like A1 Auto 😎 and no I live in Florida so I don't get any snow😁 on the ground or compensation just saying well put together video

  • @nikao7751

    @nikao7751

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I'd rather take the belt off and check everything out rather than trying to do it with everything moving, Murphy's law, is always at play, especially with moving parts.

  • @phyrexianjudgement
    @phyrexianjudgementАй бұрын

    Question i know its my water pump bearings, but ugh i drove like 2 miles at low speed to get home, it finally said nah last night when i stopped, is the only thing i have to replace a water pump bearing? Or the whole water pump? I have a 2018 silverado

  • @belindajackson2077
    @belindajackson2077 Жыл бұрын

    When I accelerate sometimes I hear like a rattling noise I changed my pulleys do I need a drive belt

  • @kg0173
    @kg0173 Жыл бұрын

    I have a very similar noise when engine is idling. When I accelerate, it seems to go away. Could be a water pump or something else?

  • @wonderwalls3565

    @wonderwalls3565

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you check the belts?

  • @iGreg626

    @iGreg626

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you figure out the problem?

  • @roadsiderob
    @roadsiderob Жыл бұрын

    Love these videos... Jw did they ask you to get more enthusiastic? Or..... Lol this video seems like you are saying is this enthusiastic enough for ya??????!!!! Lol great info jammed pa cc k with knowledge and tips and enjoyable to watch!!! Thank you, sincerely -Roadside Rob

  • @dalewainio6393
    @dalewainio63938 ай бұрын

    Is it possible to have a bad water pump but my car doesn’t overheat? I have the noise and the coolant leaks when parked but I top it off every other day.

  • @SS-qo4xe
    @SS-qo4xe Жыл бұрын

    excellent. i will subscribe

  • @SuperMixedd
    @SuperMixedd6 ай бұрын

    u r the best dudes

  • @Coliex
    @Coliex5 ай бұрын

    I got similar noise in my car but only in high speed. What could be the issue?

  • @KINGandWINNER
    @KINGandWINNER Жыл бұрын

    you know i was making fun of this channel but realized this channel covers the ASE test.

  • @jaccourt9531
    @jaccourt9531 Жыл бұрын

    My 2004 suburban has a roaring noise under the hood. Changed water pump and thermostat and radiator. Now months later a roaring noise.??

  • @vibhusharma9319
    @vibhusharma93199 ай бұрын

    My SKODA makes a water gurgling noise from dashboard on ignition for 3/4 seconds and normal thereafter Probable cause please..

  • @nymincho
    @nymincho Жыл бұрын

    Thanks another thing to worry about a 2018 traverse.

  • @BoosttheRT
    @BoosttheRT Жыл бұрын

    I was having a small leak that I couldn’t find now I’m starting to hear a squeak when accelerating

  • @glassmaster9569
    @glassmaster9569 Жыл бұрын

    I have a 06 ram 1500 slt and when I’m at about 1.6k rpm I get a very high somewhat like an electrical whine. It’s so high it annoys me but my wife can’t hear it. I have no idea where to start looking. While driving I can hear it on the passenger side front engine. Anyone know anything about it??

  • @spencerlorraine100
    @spencerlorraine1009 ай бұрын

    How do you diagnose the noise using a pry bar

  • @cliffroberts1774
    @cliffroberts17749 ай бұрын

    How long should a water oump last in a truck like that

  • @777espit
    @777espit Жыл бұрын

    Why’s my 1993 GMC Sierra is heating up when I turn my A/C on? I ready remove thermostat and still heating up, whit the thermostat off doesn’t heat up, thanks God Bless you

  • @1AAuto

    @1AAuto

    Жыл бұрын

    +777spit We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @joellosoya7098
    @joellosoya7098 Жыл бұрын

    I , have in the past replaced the timing chain on my cars , and ending up replacing the water pump depending on the mileage of the vehicle.

  • @rodolfoaguirre4103
    @rodolfoaguirre41032 жыл бұрын

    Hey do you guys take apprenticeship I needs some practice

  • @jaefrmdacap
    @jaefrmdacap10 ай бұрын

    I have this noise happening now but what if I have just changed my water pump before this noise started happening but didn’t change the idler pulley to it?

  • @1AAuto

    @1AAuto

    10 ай бұрын

    +Ceasar Lintz Jr We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @spitNpolish
    @spitNpolish3 ай бұрын

    Is he saying that you MUST replace the radiator and heater core? The previous owner already replaced the radiator, I feel like I don't want to buy so another one.... don't mind the thermostat. Didn't cost much. But the radiator can get pricey.

  • @onieshianapoleon2547
    @onieshianapoleon25472 ай бұрын

    Subscribed

  • @1AAuto

    @1AAuto

    2 ай бұрын

    +@onieshianapoleon2547 Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @user-pd2jn8sk8g
    @user-pd2jn8sk8g4 ай бұрын

    I get this noise but only for a few seconds at idle on a cold start and then goes away - any ideas please ?!

  • @nastysoda9212
    @nastysoda9212 Жыл бұрын

    I did this, narrowed it down to the alternator, and then the new alternator was making a horribly noise even worse than the old one! My luck. 3rd one worked great though.

  • @mosermotors
    @mosermotors3 ай бұрын

    Could it be a water pump if its only at idle?

  • @jomanallen
    @jomanallen Жыл бұрын

    "WHooS tRuCK IS thAAt!?!?!?" lmaooooooook

  • @BALLGAWKER
    @BALLGAWKER2 ай бұрын

    I love how the engine is not running when you say "wow thats a lot of noise coming from that water pump" The recommendation to stick things near your belt and fan made me cringe. Most people are unaware of how quickly their fingers can come off if they get stuck in the belt, or the fan. Scary. Thia is bad advice. Remove the belt and spin the pulleys

  • @grimmyboss2079
    @grimmyboss2079 Жыл бұрын

    I have a squealing nose problem when I accelerate I hear the noise what could be the issue?

  • @otisjenkinsjr.3556

    @otisjenkinsjr.3556

    Жыл бұрын

    It's loud?? Like a growl?

  • @anonymissed3611
    @anonymissed3611Ай бұрын

    12:30 replace the radiator and heater core?

  • @andrewpitso5538
    @andrewpitso553810 күн бұрын

    I have changed my water pump on my car and the squealing sound is still there wasted money on a water pump unnecessarily and now the Machanic tells me he suspects the camshaft 🥺🥺 please assist

  • @TIvzTIP18
    @TIvzTIP189 ай бұрын

    I'm buying one of those things in your ears. I can pin point the noise now👍

  • @1AAuto

    @1AAuto

    9 ай бұрын

    +Roronoa Zoro Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @LUCKYRASTA5136
    @LUCKYRASTA5136 Жыл бұрын

    Can a bad water pump cause reduced engine power in a 2003 Chevy Suburban

  • @FBMurdoc1

    @FBMurdoc1

    Жыл бұрын

    Probably your throttle position sensor.

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