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crying engine bay ??

Old 03-21-2009, 12:49 PM
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so after i drive my car for about 10-15 minutes it starts to make a sort of whining sound or screeching kinda thing. its pretty loud when i have my window down. someone told me it might be one of my belts is loose ? anyone know what it could be ? also to take off the headlights on my EG do i gotta take the front bumper off ? thanks for any info given !
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Tighten the accessory belt with the tensioner.
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Does the squealing change with any of the following:
1) AC turned on
2) Lights tuned on
3) Wheel turned side to side
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you dont have to take the bumper off
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As mentioned, the drive belts may be loose or glazed. Alternatively, the idler pulley bearing is bad.
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Default Re: crying engine bay ??

no the sound doesnt change when i turn on the lights or anything
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