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    Engine noise - 2000 Protege LX 1.6l

    I've got a noise coming from the drive belt area that I would describe as sort of a hollow, metallic gurgle. It increases when throttle is applied, but you can still hear it while idling when the hood is open. It's mostly noticeable at lower speeds, although this could be due to ambient...
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    Technical Help - AC Compressor/Power Steering Pump Pulley/Belt Squeal

    Alright I need some help on what I should do about this reeeeaaalllly loud squeal Im getting. Its either the belt, the tension, ac compressor, a misalignment of pulleys, or something to do with the pulleys themselves. Problem: So everytime I start my car after it has been sitting for multiple...
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    need help changing belt

    My belt going to the alternator and water pump snapped the other day. I took off the air conditioning belt o get it out of the way but when i try to adjust the alternator tensioner so I can put the new belt on I it doesn't do anything. and if I need to adjust the alternator bracket how do I get...
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    Is there a How-To on replacing belts? Cant find one.

    My MSP started squeaking a few weeks back when the engine is cold. As i drive the squeak goes away, so I bought new belts to replace the old ones. Is there a how to somewhere on replacing the belts in the MSP? Or even a generic belt replacement How-To that someone can point me to? Never...
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    Accessory Belt

    Has anyone changed out the accessory belt for the A/C, alternator and water pump? I tried to get to it from the bottom with a small panel behind the right front wheel removed. The problem is that it very tight and I can't see how to loosen the tensioner pulley. Also, I didn't realize before...
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    Belt Squealing Question

    After it rains or when the heater/ac is on, one of the belts in my P5 squeals and i cant figure out what it is. Anybody know what it is and how much it will cost to get it replaced? the noise is starting to pierce my brain T_T
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