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Oct 31, 2005 | 02:41 PM

Torch101

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Strange Screeching Noise

My car makes a strange noise from the engine bay when idleing. It's a constant screech noise that doesnt stop and it seems like its coming from the belt? Is it bad? Should I replace it?

This problem started after I let my car sit for two days

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Oct 31, 2005 | 02:46 PM

capn

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check the belt deflection if its more then a 1/2 tighten it, if the belt looks cracked and such replace it and make sure its tight

Oct 31, 2005 | 02:47 PM

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I'm sorry but can you tell me where the belt deflection is?

Oct 31, 2005 | 03:12 PM

Torch101

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Nevermind, the noise stopped all of a sudden

? But thanks for the help =)

Oct 31, 2005 | 03:51 PM

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Belt deflection is a term of measurement of how much the belt moves when you press on the belt in the space inbetween the pulleys holding it. If you ever hear the niose again, CHECK THE DEFLECTION!!