# Squealing **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** d150, dodge\ **Created:** [February 18, 2011, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing/61506 "2011-02-18T18:51:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SKIN3N-BON3Z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc79bd/32.png) [@SKIN3N-BON3Z](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SKIN3N-BON3Z)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2011, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing/61506/1 "2011-02-18T18:51:16Z")
I have a 1984 dodge d150 ramcharger i just bought and it has all sorts of problems im trying to fix as part of a learning process for me. one problem is it squeals when i first start it when i get on the gas. the faster the rpms the louder the squeal ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2011, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing/61506/2 "2011-02-18T18:52:51Z")
Slipping belt. Either because the belt is old (likely, given your “all sorts of problems” description) or because the belt is not properly tightened. I’d replace the belt anyway, because squealing = damage from friction. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2011, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing/61506/3 "2011-02-18T21:42:10Z")
If this '84 has a serpentine belt, I’d put the tensioner on the list as a candidate also. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/1/d/1d47c66a543aa6c5a7873bb2320858f978ff52ed.png) [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2011, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing/61506/4 "2011-02-19T02:53:35Z")
One thing to check for would be a locked up fan clutch. While the engine is off, grab ahold of a fan blade and try to turn it. If you can’t without considerable force, then your fan clutch is locked up.