1999 Mazda Protege Startup Squeal

1999 CHEVROLET IMPALA
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PRADHAN_TUSHAR
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HI,

My 99 Protege makes a loud squealing noise on when it is started after it has been parked for two or three hours.

A mechanic attributed it to loose belts (not sure which ones) and tightened them but that hasnt helped at all.

Any ideas / help will be appreciated.

Thanks.
Jan 9, 2006 at 7:29 AM
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COSMO
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Most likely you need new belts...alot of times even tightening old belts will still end up with a squeal...Also using a low quality belt will have the same effect...you best off to use a good Mazda belt...or a gates belt...steer clean of poly cog, they tend to stretch
Jan 9, 2006 at 1:28 PM
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Suggested Repair

Replace the drive belts with quality Mazda or Gates belts rather than only tightening the old ones; avoid poly-cog belts, which tend to stretch and can continue to squeal.

Conversation Summary

A 1999 Protege squeals loudly on startup after sitting for two or three hours. A mechanic tightened the belts, but the noise continued. The expert advised replacing the belts with a quality Mazda or Gates belt and avoiding poly-cog belts that stretch.

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