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I've got a high pitched squeal coming from somewhere around my muffler. Any ideas?

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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 07:27 AM
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I've got a high pitched squeal coming from somewhere around my muffler. Any ideas?
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 07:32 AM
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crap. that sounds expensive.
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When? During drive, or while stopped? The fuel pump is not really all that close to the muffler..
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I noticed it when I was outside of the car while it was idling.
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Default Which side? The fuel pump is closer to the passenger side of the car..
you should hear a muted whir or hum from the pump.
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yep thats what a fuel pump sounds like.
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Default It's high pitch and definitely coming from around the muffler.
Rear drivers side. I don't here is coming from the engine compartment.
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Well, the pump is back in the fuel tank, i'ts just that it's on the other side from the muffler.
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muffler bearings need to be lubed
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