When I start the engine in the morning, it makes a sound.

2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
109,000 MILES
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CLT1300
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The sound lasts only for a couple of seconds. It's not a squeal, not a scraping sound either. Just sounds like a belt is slipping. This began about 3 days ago. What might this be, and would it be costly to repair?
Nov 4, 2011 at 7:39 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check to see if the belt is loose. It could just be a belt tensionier or a worn belt.
Nov 4, 2011 at 7:44 PM
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