Sqeaking noise suggestions?

CobraRed_96_GT

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I have a rotating mass sqeaking noise comming from the lower radiator region ( i assume considering i don't have a stethoscope). Now im pretty damn sure it ISN'T the fan belt nor pulleys considering i just put on a new belt and underdrive pulleys. It isn't the fan because it only makes the noise when my engine is cold. ANy ideas? im open to suggestions
EDIT: All bolts for pulleys are tight and belt has 1/2 inch flex in each lateral direction-aka normal

 

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Could be the idler pullies. Take the belt off and see if they spin true and free. New idler pullies at AutoZone are $14.

 

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hmm, sounds promising. Didn't even think of that. In fact when i was installing the UDP the surface of the idler pulleys were pretty ruff

 

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Anyone have suggestions on the Power steering Sqeakage? It a famous ford problem from my experiance

 

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What do you mean about the power steering? Does the noise occur when turning or all the time? Is it a squeak or a creak?

 

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when turning, its a long squeak that occurs the duration of a turn at low speeds. Im guessing low speeds but at idle is the only time i can hear it over my exhuast. Outside the car the noise is prodominant

EDIT: i suppose a creak would describe the noise, yes

 

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Bump?

 

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I had this same problem with my 96 GT and it is a simple fix.
Your crankshaft bearing are most likely going bad.After you take off
the idler pulley the crankshaft bearings are right behind the crankshaft
seal just pull the seal off and you are there.