squeeking noise when car is cold

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Jan 8, 2004 | 01:57 AM

blackz97

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squeeking noise when car is cold

Hey guys my car makes a squeeking noise when i first fire it up after its been sitting for a while. It goes away after ive drivin it somewhere. It sounds like the accessory belt. This a common problem?

Jan 8, 2004 | 02:10 AM

MentalCaseOne

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squeeking noise when car is cold

How old is she now?

Sounds like the Belt got the squeeks

or is it the Alternator ball bearing?

mmmmm...

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Jan 8, 2004 | 02:27 AM

blackz97

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119K miles, not sure if the belts ever been changed. i just got the car last month.

Jan 8, 2004 | 03:20 PM

PGR

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Remove the belt and see if the noise goes away.

Gear driven water pump lets you get away with this for a while...

Jan 8, 2004 | 04:58 PM

95patriotZ

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yeah, my guess is the belt. My winter beater 1990 civic squeels the belt when it is real cold.

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