High pitched noise

[apn68015]

Just recently a high pitched is coming from the front of my 1992
legacy wagon. It seems to be coming from the area of the belts. Was
wondering if it could be belts, a pulley, or maybe a water pump.

 

[johninKY]

All good possibilities but I would also keep an eye on the alternator.
Alternators tend to whine like this before completely failing

 

[Dano58]

Just recently a high pitched is coming from the front of my 1992
legacy wagon. It seems to be coming from the area of the belts. Was
wondering if it could be belts, a pulley, or maybe a water pump.

Didja open the hood while the screetching is happening? You can
certainly narrow it down to something external (pulley, alternator) or
internal (water pump) by doing so....

Dan D
'99 Impreza 2.5 RS (son's)
Central NJ USA

 

[Steve Daniels]

Just recently a high pitched is coming from the front of my 1992
legacy wagon. It seems to be coming from the area of the belts. Was
wondering if it could be belts, a pulley, or maybe a water pump.

Yes, it could.

 

[Brian]

I get the same sort of noise in my '92 legacy L sedan. It often occurs
after startup or when I am using my power steering to make tight turns at
low speed. I have not had any other issues that could be related to this,
so I assume it's just the accessory belt or something.

It goes Scree-ee-ee-ee and then stops.