Dumb Question Im sure,WHERE is my STARTER located?

[ambern661]

I have an

2002 Toy Tac PreRnr 3.4L v6 2WD Auto

when i turn the engine over at the end it goes SCKREECHHH like some one stepped on a cat, my engine DOES come on, and DOES shut off ok, But the more I turn the truck on and off the more that SCKREECHH sound occurs.. if its been a whole day it barely makes that aweful sound..

This is the starter going out right ?

TThanks for any help givin

(sucks havin a V-J sometimes)

LOL

[TacoDell]

Passenger side of the engine block...



But it's not likely the starter... if it fires up

More suspect is the the drive belt(s) pulley bearings
and/or related components...

fan clutch, power steering pump, ac compressor, alternator, water pump

There's a link posted to the Factory Service Manuals at the top of the Tacoma "Early Tech folder"

You might want to read thru.. and maybe learn something
as it sounds like you really don't know squat about yer junk.
or for that matter... automotive in general

I'd also listen to your engine fire up... while standing near that.
Hood open and use a listening device if need be... to pin point the noise.

Yes... someone else will need to turn the key,
unless you have a remote start.

[1990dlx]

Screeching is not a starter. Like was posted above, something to do with your belts or pulleys, etc.

[hytenor]

Originally Posted by 1990dlx

Screeching is not a starter. Like was posted above, something to do with your belts or pulleys, etc.

or, he has a cat trapped in the engine bay

[Tacoma Jake]

Originally Posted by hytenor

or, he has a cat trapped in the engine bay

Did you miss the part about the vagina...?

Originally Posted by ambern661

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This is something you should be able to easily tell where the noise is coming from if you can stand in front of the engine bay while someone starts it.

If you cant find someone to help, try inspecting your belts for glazing, wear, cracks, and taughtness. You can also try spraying a little WD40 on the contact side of your belts, if the noise stops or changes you've found the problem.

[hytenor]

Originally Posted by Tacoma Jake

Did you miss the part about the vagina...?

This is something you should be able to easily tell where the noise is coming from if you can stand in front of the engine bay while someone starts it.

If you cant find someone to help, try inspecting your belts for glazing, wear, cracks, and taughtness. You can also try spraying a little WD40 on the contact side of your belts, if the noise stops or changes you've found the problem.

hmm screemin' pussy?

bar soap on the belts...old school.

[4wd_mofo]

Originally Posted by hytenor

bar soap on the belts...old school.

that really work? my belts are looking newish, but scream on deceleration . tried some belt lube, works for a day or two then comes back.

[hytenor]

Originally Posted by 4wd_mofo

that really work? my belts are looking newish, but scream on deceleration . tried some belt lube, works for a day or two then comes back.

yup, but it will come back. the only 'cure' is a new belt.
IMO all belts should be changed when you do the timing belt (v6) or 80-100k miles on the 2.7

[4wd_mofo]

Originally Posted by hytenor

yup, but it will come back. the only 'cure' is a new belt.
IMO all belts should be changed when you do the timing belt (v6) or 80-100k miles on the 2.7

T-belt and WP are due so if i can pinpoint which damn belt it is, gonna replace that 1 belt and the rest soon when i do the T-belt.

[hytenor]

Originally Posted by 4wd_mofo

T-belt and WP are due so if i can pinpoint which damn belt it is, gonna replace that 1 belt and the rest soon when i do the T-belt.

soap one belt at a time...will tell you which one.

[1990dlx]

Originally Posted by 4wd_mofo

that really work? my belts are looking newish, but scream on deceleration . tried some belt lube, works for a day or two then comes back.

Did you follow Hytenor's advice and search for a cat?

[4wd_mofo]

Originally Posted by 1990dlx

Did you follow Hytenor's advice and search for a cat?

not yet, going to test it this weekend. had some parts/service for my motorcycle that cost me time and money. yea, i'll see which one it is and replace it. then save for the T-belt and WP. wondering if i should switch to electric fans and/or light weight crank pulley when doing the work...