Squeaking noise from engine on startup

1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER
80,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANDREWGIBSON
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There's a loud squeaky noise coming from the engine when the car starts. It's there when the car is stationary and goes after around 5 seconds. We hear it when the car is stationary at traffic lights too and it goes as the car speeds up. Seems to be coming from the belt area on the left hand side of the car engine as you stand in front of it. Any ideas?
Nov 27, 2010 at 10:12 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check belt tension and driven components-could be bearing problems
Nov 27, 2010 at 10:15 PM
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ANDREWGIBSON
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Thanks, will do.
Nov 27, 2010 at 10:20 PM
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