I'm at a loss in trying to figure out an intermittent squeal under the hood and hoping for some good suggestions based on experience.
I've tried to get it on video with no luck. Seems that every time it happens, I'm not in a position to stop and open the hood.
What I know:
- '99 with 315k
- Timing belt replaced at 283k
- Serpentine belt recently replaced
- Master cylinder recently replaced
- Seems to happen more when cold but will still happen after running a while. Random or I at least can't find a cause or reason for when it happens.
The one time I was able to get the hood popped open while the engine compartment was squealing, I heard the noise more towards the rear of the engine and not the front. Seems I heard it more near the master cylinder area.
It's high-pitched but doesn't seem like a bearing. It's not constant or periodic.
Thought it was the serpentine so I replaced it. Was quiet for a bit but then acted up again. Then I thought it was the failing master cylinder as it seems to come from that area while driving. It's since been replaced and the squealing remains.
This is my wife's daily and it's driving her crazy. Really hoping to figure it out for her so appreciate some insight.
I've tried to get it on video with no luck. Seems that every time it happens, I'm not in a position to stop and open the hood.
What I know:
- '99 with 315k
- Timing belt replaced at 283k
- Serpentine belt recently replaced
- Master cylinder recently replaced
- Seems to happen more when cold but will still happen after running a while. Random or I at least can't find a cause or reason for when it happens.
The one time I was able to get the hood popped open while the engine compartment was squealing, I heard the noise more towards the rear of the engine and not the front. Seems I heard it more near the master cylinder area.
It's high-pitched but doesn't seem like a bearing. It's not constant or periodic.
Thought it was the serpentine so I replaced it. Was quiet for a bit but then acted up again. Then I thought it was the failing master cylinder as it seems to come from that area while driving. It's since been replaced and the squealing remains.
This is my wife's daily and it's driving her crazy. Really hoping to figure it out for her so appreciate some insight.