engine makng loud noise from belt area what could it be?

1998 CHRYSLER VAN
V8 • AUTOMATIC
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GRAHAM210
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what causes engine to make loud noise during exceleration
May 30, 2011 at 5:19 AM
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GINGY012
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Is the belt making the noise or the engine?
May 30, 2011 at 10:42 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Make sure the serp belt is tight. If it is, remove the belt and check all belt driven accessories to make sure they are free spinning. If you could describe the sound, it would help.
Aug 29, 2011 at 5:00 AM
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