U P D A T E ...........................
belt never stopped squealing....again on initial cold start in heated garage
well........ordered a new belt.........Continental from Amazon......$38
Also bought a new idler tensioner.......$60
My mechanic bud installed both yesterday...said he removed fan for extra work space
Yes.....he put it back on.......
So...seems that was the issue.....quiet as a church mouse now......wifey very happy now.......
Next project.. Iron Man 2" suspension lift kit......can't have the only Lexus in Podunk & not look badd azz