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weird sound on start up - 7/5/2008 11:06:17 PM

shadowmancer

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when i start the car in the morning or when it sits for several hours it makes this screeching sound for about 5 to 10 seconds. its a 99 eclipse gs. at first i thought it was the belts. so i looked at the engine as i had someone start it and it wasnt coming from the belts. somewhere in the middle of the engine by the fire wall area. what could it be?

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RE: weird sound on start up - 7/5/2008 11:30:41 PM

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Could be throw out bearing.

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RE: weird sound on start up - 7/6/2008 7:14:12 AM

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Can you record it? It could be a few things. If its stick doesnt make a difference w/ the clutch depressed?

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RE: weird sound on start up - 7/6/2008 10:21:18 AM

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what kind of bearing. how can i check it. and no its an auto

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RE: weird sound on start up - 7/6/2008 3:09:38 PM

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quote:

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what kind of bearing. how can i check it. and no its an auto

Ok yeah dont worry abt it then, get a recording and post it.

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RE: weird sound on start up - 7/6/2008 6:23:55 PM

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heres a short video. taken with my phone and in the garage...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX3mcZ7dGuw

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RE: weird sound on start up - 7/6/2008 7:37:29 PM

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I know you said the middle of the engine but, can you pinpoint where the noise is? it could be a pulley going bad or bearing in the alternator or something. Your right abt it not lasting long lol.

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RE: weird sound on start up - 7/6/2008 9:53:40 PM

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sure ill try to get in closer. hopefully without falling in lol. sometimes when i floor the car from a dead stop and get high rpms it starts making the noise also.

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RE: weird sound on start up - 7/7/2008 5:20:36 PM

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im guessing it might actually be the alternator belt.

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RE: weird sound on start up - 7/8/2008 2:13:03 PM

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im guessing it might actually be the alternator belt.

Well try adjusting the tension and see if it makes a difference.

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