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?
Thanks
D.
'99 OB screeching noise
Dec 30, 2005
4 Replies
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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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).
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.
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