Making knocking sound on side of engine

Tiny
ERIC VW
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  • 1996 MAZDA 626
  • 203,000 MILES
1996 mazda 626 - Where two belts are. Just started making knocking sound on side of engine where belts are. Its pretty loud.
Thursday, March 1st, 2012 AT 3:30 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Remove the belts and start the engine to see if the noise stops. NOTE: DO NOT RUN IT WITHOUT THE BELTS FOR MORE THAN A FEW SECONDS. ONLY LONG ENOUGH TO SEE IF THE NOISE IS GONE. If the noise is gone, then check the belt driven accessories.
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Thursday, March 1st, 2012 AT 4:40 AM

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