Wasn't sure how quick a response I'd get; really nice to know members are active when i first came across a link to this site, i was sent to a thread from like 2011, haha. But it did contain really good info which prompted me to join the community.

After a few hours of browsing this mornin im really glad i chose this forum/site. there's alot of stuff covered on what ive thought about tinkering with, and the advice and info on how-to is reassuring.

The guy/dealer i bought it off said he changed the timing. And I'm sure its been serviced during it's ealier years, but growing up ive always been told about the whole 'water pump every 40k' and 'timing every 60k' kind of stuff- Timing stressed more simply because changing it costs a few bucks, vs. It breaking and costing me an engine :p

So whenever i get a second hand car (not that I'm acquiring new cars frequently) i just say fuggit, and replace stuff like that to avoid anything major down the road. I don't mind spending the extra cash and time, especially if its to greatly reduce the chance of something like that happening.

With that said, i did take the upper timing cover off, to check where this recent squealing has been coming from, and did notice the timing belt has a bunch of tiny cracks. (Definitely gonna get the ball rolling on a laptop so i can post pics for reference and clarification) So I'm definitely gonna change it.

Ive always had a 'since im down there' way of doin things, if that makes sense. so with this task, and others alike, i just assume the parts/components need replacing and/or thorough cleaning. (In this case: waterpump, b-belt, both tensioners, seals, etc.. whatever i can research and find most necessary to change with out getting into, like, bearings and serious internals)

The Squealing:
Long story short, after the ol giant screwdriver-to-the-ear trick didn't help, i thought it was the accessory belt itself--applied belt dressing. No luck.
Thought it was the alt. pulley--adjusted tension(what a frikkin after market nightmare! with the tension bolt not even coming close to lining up with the tension bracket :p) still no luck.
Then thought it was the timing belt pulley due to slight contact with coolant from a recent new radiatiator/hoses install. (The upper hose clamp was just slightly loose enough to let out a small bit of coolant) Which prompted me to take the cover off and have a listen.

As of right now [after reading a few related posts] I'm sure it's the water pump (bearings.)
The fan that's connected to that (water pump)pulley has some 'play' to it. I still need to refer to my manuals (got a chilton and a haynes for like 10 bucks each, used on amazon. Pages are complete and clean :D -been using the chilton so far just cause it came first in the mail) and see how the fan is set up, because ive read others mention a 'fan clutch' in similar "squealing" situations.

(This was the first response to your reply/welcome post. Not sure why it isn't showing on this thread, but i hope you see it)