1991 Buick Skylark loud squealing noise when starting car a

1991 BUICK SKYLARK
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JMCDONALDLAND
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when i start my car I have a loud squealing noise coming from under the hood of the car. i also noticed that my alternator belt has a fray in it. could that be the cause of the nouise? and while i am driving i have the loud squealing noise and when i turn the steering wheel it squeals also. what could it be?
May 7, 2008 at 1:23 AM
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MUSTANG87
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first thing is buy belt dressing at auto parts store might be to dry .also check belt for to much wear and u should remove it and check all pullies alt water tentioner etc check by turning them to see if they r to tight possible one or more pullies are freezing up ,never know right>?start by spraying belt dressing first on belt.then go from there .but yes most likely ur squeling is coming from bad belt dry or any one pully bearings r goin bad. simple work.good luck
May 7, 2008 at 8:14 AM
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