Hmm.....chirp chirp sound?

[camaro_guy]

There is a chirp coming from my engine...here is what ive done:

Replaced belt
Took off A/c Belt

I'm pretty sure the chirp is either the alternator or the water pump. I just dont know how to find out which one. Could it be anything else? It isnt really a constant squeal its chirp. It also has kind of a rythem to it, you know what I mean? Its really annoying.

At first I thought it was the water pump b/c the car was losing coolant. BUT, there is no coolant on the ground which means its evaporating which means it may not be the water pump.

[kcougar]

More commonly its going to be the idler arm. See if you can pick up a technicians stethoscope at your local auto parts store and test each\pully. goodluck hope it helps

[Mase]

Take the belt off and spin the pullys by hand and see if you can hear any noise.

[camarojunky74]

your belt tennisioner is the cause, at least thats what it sounds like