'99 OB screeching noise

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18 years ago

Fri, Dec 30, 2005 4:24 AM

I just bought a 1999 Outback. Sometimes when I start the car I hear screeching noises. After a few minutes of driving the noise disappears. Any suggestion?

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18 years ago

Fri, Dec 30, 2005 5:24 AM

Check & adjust drive belts? Check water pump & alternator both ok? Check cambelt changed at required interval(s)? Let out mother in law? Cheers

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18 years ago

Fri, Dec 30, 2005 5:29 AM

Aircon compressor idler pulley?

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- Edward Hayes
  
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18 years ago

Fri, Dec 30, 2005 3:04 PM

I would check the following in order. PS belt>AC belt if using>alternator>PS pump>timing belt idlers(this will be a pain to do).

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18 years ago

Fri, Dec 30, 2005 7:51 PM

Check the alternator belt. The starter has just taken a chunk of power out of the battery and the alternator is working harder to put it back. As a result it is harder to turn, so puts a strain on teh belt which is not as tight as it could be.

My 2c

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