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Old May 24, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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I'm not sure if this is normal or not but I'm paranoid about things going wrong on this car. After the engine starts to warm up I hear it coming from the front of the engine but I can't pinpoint the exact location. I noticed that a couple of pulleys are a little wobbley so I don't know if that has something to do with it. Also, I have an oil leak from the timing belt area so maybe some engine sounds are coming from an improperly placed seal? Should I be concerned about this?
 
Old May 24, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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is it this squeaking noise? my dad truck has done this 2 times in the past. it was the serpentine belt getting worn out.
 
Old May 25, 2010 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Tourbo24
is it this squeaking noise? my dad truck has done this 2 times in the past. it was the serpentine belt getting worn out.
No, you know how a pigeon makes that low pitched trill sound. It's just like that. It can't be a belt because all the belts are only 5 months old. A blauparts full timing belt kit was actually put on 5 months ago.
 
Old May 26, 2010 | 02:42 AM
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Always be concerned with these cars...take it to a mechanic you trust. Better to spend $30 to have him look it over and have it be nothing than find out the hard way its gonna be expensive.
 
Old May 28, 2010 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by joenelson7687
Always be concerned with these cars...take it to a mechanic you trust. Better to spend $30 to have him look it over and have it be nothing than find out the hard way its gonna be expensive.
I'm sure they'll say that they'd have to take a look in the timing belt area to see where the oil is leaking from which means a lot of things to take apart. I'd probably be looking in to more than $30 unfortunately. I'll try to get a sound clip with my phone if I remember.
 
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