ytodd

Since the temps have been getting lower now this time of year, in the morning on startup (and continuing until warmed up) I am getting a Squeak, Squeak, Squeak coming from the passenger side front of the motor. Not sure if it could be the alternator or something else.

Any ideas?

Mule Skinner

Idler pulley? mine did the same and new pulley fixed the problem

ytodd

How hard is that to change, and where can one be bought besides the dealer. Any idea on price?

Mule Skinner

Easy to change, I did with a hand in cast and little bit of help from wife, only took about 20 minutes. NAPA has the pully if I remember correctly it was less than $40 bucks dealer was almost $200. I did new belt while I was there as well.

ytodd

In the attached picture... (my truck has A/C), are you referring to the automatic tensioner?

Mule Skinner

Pulley #5 - 1 bolt to remove and the same to repalce

ytodd

Thank you very much.

ytodd

Replaced that tensioner pulley and the squeak is gone.

Thanks for the suggestion.