Squeal Upon Engine Start
#1
Squeal Upon Engine Start
Hey, I'm wondering if any of ya'll can help me diagnose a problem.
Whenever I start my car I hear a loud metallic squeal for a few seconds as the engine turns over. It is also accompanied by a feeling in the clutch that mimics the squeal. At first it only happened upon cold starts whenever it was really cold outside and the engine was cold. But now it happens whenever I start the car whether the engine is cold or hot.
I'm tempted to think it is a problem with the clutch because of the feedback I feel in the clutch upon start. Maybe a clutch bearing, but I'm wondering if any of ya'll can help me narrow it down so I can better diagnose the problem.
Could the car be low on clutch fluid, as well? Is that something that should be replaced over time?
The car shifts very smoothly though, and there are no problems with the clutch while driving at all, just the initial squeal upon start up. Also if it's not the clutch, what else could it be?
**EDIT** BTW it's a 1992 5 speed SC300
Whenever I start my car I hear a loud metallic squeal for a few seconds as the engine turns over. It is also accompanied by a feeling in the clutch that mimics the squeal. At first it only happened upon cold starts whenever it was really cold outside and the engine was cold. But now it happens whenever I start the car whether the engine is cold or hot.
I'm tempted to think it is a problem with the clutch because of the feedback I feel in the clutch upon start. Maybe a clutch bearing, but I'm wondering if any of ya'll can help me narrow it down so I can better diagnose the problem.
Could the car be low on clutch fluid, as well? Is that something that should be replaced over time?
The car shifts very smoothly though, and there are no problems with the clutch while driving at all, just the initial squeal upon start up. Also if it's not the clutch, what else could it be?
**EDIT** BTW it's a 1992 5 speed SC300
#8
Lol, having a lot more trouble finding the harmonic balancer than I thought I would. Is it okay for me to drive on it another 300 miles to get back home? If I order anything online It won't get here before I leave to go home.
Anyways, just asking if it's cool to drive on this for just one day for 300 miles if I can't find the part here before I leave. Their is a parts car about 70 miles south of here that I am going to check out, but if I can't get it just wondering if I should leave the car here for the time being or if I can drive it back home.
Anyways, just asking if it's cool to drive on this for just one day for 300 miles if I can't find the part here before I leave. Their is a parts car about 70 miles south of here that I am going to check out, but if I can't get it just wondering if I should leave the car here for the time being or if I can drive it back home.
#9
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Lol, having a lot more trouble finding the harmonic balancer than I thought I would. Is it okay for me to drive on it another 300 miles to get back home? If I order anything online It won't get here before I leave to go home.
Anyways, just asking if it's cool to drive on this for just one day for 300 miles if I can't find the part here before I leave. Their is a parts car about 70 miles south of here that I am going to check out, but if I can't get it just wondering if I should leave the car here for the time being or if I can drive it back home.
Anyways, just asking if it's cool to drive on this for just one day for 300 miles if I can't find the part here before I leave. Their is a parts car about 70 miles south of here that I am going to check out, but if I can't get it just wondering if I should leave the car here for the time being or if I can drive it back home.
#11
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Finding a used harmonic balancer is easy because it's the same part# for GS300 IS300 and SC300.
#12
I just bought a brand new one for $64 on ebay. It's a generic brand one, but it will work. My only concern is that it didn't have counterbalance holes on the side such as OEM.Search on ebay and you will find the same seller selling more for the same price.
Finding a used harmonic balancer is easy because it's the same part# for GS300 IS300 and SC300.
Finding a used harmonic balancer is easy because it's the same part# for GS300 IS300 and SC300.
#13
Did the install, would like to add a quick tip. If it's a manual when installing the new crank pulley, put the car in 1st gear, then cover everything with pb blaster. Putting the car in gear offers more resistance and makes it even easier to turn the bolt to tighten the crank bolt down.
Don't hammer the harmonic balancer in as you'll have to deal with worrying about it being crooked. It needs to be absolutely straight.
Don't hammer the harmonic balancer in as you'll have to deal with worrying about it being crooked. It needs to be absolutely straight.
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