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Chirping or Knocking That Follows Engine Speed.

A chirp or knock that follows engine speed. A pulley bearing on its way out.

Urgency
A

What it usually is

A failing idler or tensioner pulley bearing.

B

What to do

Spin each pulley with the belt off. The rough one is your noise. Cheap part, easy fix.

C

Let something listen to it

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