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Old May 11, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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when i start up my GSR, it sounds like something is spinnin' wildly loose/crazy. like it whistles and screeches real loud, only when i start up... sounds like it coming from driver's side of car? give it about 4, 5 seconds it goes away, only happens when i start the car. anyone have this happen before? other than that, car runs butter smooth, flawless. thanks!
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Old May 11, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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may i also add, would worn/torn tie rod / tie rod boots be the culprit in this situation? i think my passenger's side tie rod could be a little screwed up. my axles are freshly rebuilt so i dunt think they are it, but i could be wrong... thanks for the input guys!
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Old May 11, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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sounds like a belt to me....maybe power steering related?
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Old May 11, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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Yea, that was my problem. Its a loud screech right? Well I cut my PS and that was the end of it...lol
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Old May 11, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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Check your belts.
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Old May 11, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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CHeck the timing belt.
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Old May 11, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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looks like timing belt is rubbing on the stupid plastic piece on the side. is it possible to just get rid of this plastic piece? and by plastic piece i mean the belt goes under the valvecover where the cams are, and down to the main pulley... there's a plastic shroud that looks like it has been rubbing on my belt... i want to just rip it off
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Old May 11, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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I wouldn't take the plastic thing out, it keeps the rocks and other road crap out of your timing belt. If a rock ever gets in your timing belt you will have a very bad day.
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Old May 11, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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man didn't think of that. thanks. sheesh how to push this belt back... think think think ... prob gonna have to dismantle it eh?
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