2003 Mazda Tribute Start Car Marks Grinding Noise Medal Against Medal Put Drive

2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE
168,000 MILES
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When start car it marks a grinding noise like medal against medal. When I put it drive Or reverse Sound goes away. When it's in neutral It makes a screeching noise And shut the whole car down.
Apr 3, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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disconnect your belt to eliminate any thing like alternator/waterpump. It cold be internal on engine though as well
Apr 4, 2013 at 6:01 AM
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