Well, a new tensioner pulley fixed the awful squeaking under the hood- sounded like a bunch of birds under the hood at every light I stopped for. Has anyone noticed that the oem wheel is metal, while the replacement is hard plastic and a little bigger? No complaints though I guess, now the belt is nice and tight...

And I had a sound coming from the back going over bumps that was like there was a bunch of crickets in the trunk. Well, finally got my lazy butt to take off the plastic thingy over the spare tire. Banged on it a couple of times, sure enough.. lithium grease and tightening worked great...

Last one is wheel squeaks when turning. Probably some warped rotors and brake pads getting low. I guess I'll find out tomorrow.

Once my hard starting problem is fixed, my car might actually act normal again! (new ignition switch waiting to go in, hopefully fixes it).

Well thanks to all who have helped me out with my problems. This board is the best, it's like having a tech answering your questions 24 hrs/day for free. So much better than a haynes manual.

 

Could be the rack going south.Does the rack and pinion have oil all over it?Hope this helps.