Alternator belt broke while driving, put on a new belt but now there is a noise that sounds like it is coming from the timing belt not sure ?
Nov 7, 2011 at 12:00 AM
When alternator belt broke car over heated
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yes when the alternator belt breaks it will overheat.
Nov 7, 2011 at 12:46 AM
There is now a noise coming from what I believe is the timing belt area, not sure if I should drive it to the repair shop
Nov 7, 2011 at 12:54 AM
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it depends on how loud it is if it's a ticking then maybe but if you are worried about it then get it towed
Nov 7, 2011 at 12:59 AM
Well any ideas what could cause the noise after something like this happens?
Nov 7, 2011 at 1:13 AM
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if it sounds like the timing chain area i'd have to say something went wrong in there. like maybe a tensioner broke, etc. without hearing it and on computer you can't this is really a shot in the dark. it's possible it could be something with the water pump because it would stop turning when the belt broke.
Nov 7, 2011 at 1:16 AM
It kind of sounds like something slapping if that helps any
Nov 7, 2011 at 1:20 AM
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i'd suspect a chain then
Nov 7, 2011 at 1:24 AM
Is that expensive to fix
Nov 7, 2011 at 1:26 AM
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depending on where you are i'd imagine around $1000 but get a quote as it may not be that. It cold be more depending on where you are.
Nov 7, 2011 at 1:28 AM
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