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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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
MECHANIC
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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.