Cold Start Squeal

[Jack Abraham]

I got an 88 limited w/ 3.4 engine.
It runs great!
But now since the weather been getting cold, when I startup in the morning
I get a squealing noise from the front of the engine. It goes away after 5-10 mins.
Sometimes it's intermittent and gets louder with more RPMs. It almost sounds like a slipping fan belt.
The belts look good and it does not sound like waterpump or Alt. bearings.
Could it be the fan clutch?
What should I check next?
Thanks,
Jack

 

[gapboi210]

fan clutch won't squeel. Has to be a belt slipping either due to being worn or something seizing up. Sounds like the rubber is old and getting hard when it is cold. DON'T use belt dressing either, just replace them.

 

[JustAnotherT4R]

its your belts. change them out and your good to go.