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Let's Play "Name That Sound!" - Belt Issue?

bostonbronconut

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I got the Bronco back from the shop after getting a new MagnaFlow exhaust installed. After a day of driving, I started hearing a clicking/chirping; I think it might be from either the alternator or power steering belt(s), but I couldn't replicate the sound with the hood up and hitting the throttle on the carburetor. I have gotten the belt squeal in the past but it would only happen for a second or two when accelerating; it hasn't been consistent like this. The belts look in good condition, and they seem pretty tight; I don't think they are stretched out much.

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Has anyone else had a similar issue like this?


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Brush Hog

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Have you looked to see if new exhaust is making contact with something underneath? Or if there is a loose hanger/bracket.
 
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bostonbronconut

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I just went underneath and found that one of the brake cables was resting against a muffler and a tailpipe might be hitting a bracket but there might be a gap. Sorry for the bad photos.
 

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bostonbronconut

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I'm going to go under again to see if the exhaust gaskets moved or blew; I'll also make sure the exhaust manifold is on tight just in case the shop did something to it.
 
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