there is a clunking noise in the engine near the belts what could this be.

1995 BUICK SKYLARK
167,000 MILES
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GOTHIC14
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it makes a loud clanking niose under the hood near the beltz.
Dec 20, 2011 at 1:16 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Try to be exact where the clunking noise is actually located-we need your help here-
Dec 20, 2011 at 3:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When the engine is cold, remove the belt and start the engine to see if the sound is gone. Only run it for a few seconds because it will overheat. If the sound is gone, check all belt driven accessories.
Dec 20, 2011 at 3:19 AM
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