Belt noise

Tiny
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  • 2003 DODGE NEON
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I have 2003 Neon. Recently, the power steering belt tensioner pulley started whining. My mechanic replaced the pulley and the belt. Now, when the engine is cold there is a rhythmic chirp, about once a second, when the car is idling, and it goes away after running 10 minutes or so. The belt also occasionally squeals for a fraction of a second when starting the car.

Is there something else we need to look at?
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Monday, January 3rd, 2011 AT 11:53 PM

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Tiny
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If he replaced the tensionier and the belt, it sounds like something is getting on the belt to cause the noise. Check to make sure nothing is leaking on to it such as coolant, power steering fluid. Also, you may want to remove the belt and clean all pullies that could have dirt or grease on them. I always use something like brake cleaner (non-flamable type). I spray it on the pullies and wipe them down with a clean rag to make sure they are clean. The brake cleaner evaporates in a few seconds.
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Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 AT 7:08 PM

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