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Old 10-15-2003, 11:31 AM
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When I start up my hatch, I hear a screeching noise and then it goes away and never comes back. It's usually when I start the car though. Any idea what it could be? Thanks in advance.
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your belts be slippin yO
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So I just have to replace my belts?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Pikachu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So I just have to replace my belts?</TD></TR></TABLE>

depends on how old they are. they might jus need to be tightened.
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when you did the engine swap did you change all the belts?
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it's the belts. either old or loose
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Yea, when I swapped it. I notice a bit of a power drop from my car as well. Could this be a factor as well?
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could be the starter as well
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by h22John &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">could be the starter as well</TD></TR></TABLE>

ouch, are you referring to the sound that is often heard when some jackass holds the key on start for far to long?
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ya have the same problem need to get my belts checked out
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Pho Real. yes thats what im refering to. im not implying that anyone is a jackass. Just that when a starter goes bad it will make that sound whether u hold the ignition on too long or not.
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sounds like belts to me.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Pho Real &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

ouch, are you referring to the sound that is often heard when some jackass holds the key on start for far to long?</TD></TR></TABLE>That sound makes me cringe.
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Belts are loose, check the tention and the condition
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