00 Chevy Malibu-Loud

2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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MADCAT424
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Hello,
I have a 00 Chevy Malibu with 105k miles. I bought it recently. Recently when I start up the car, and I have the windows down, I can hear the engine making loud noises, way louder than usual. Sounds like could be a belt or something, but I don't really know where to start. Any ideas?
Thanks for looking.
Sep 28, 2006 at 4:07 AM
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BUBBA_KOSKI
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check your belts and timing chain/belt, then your pulleys and harmonic balancer
Sep 30, 2006 at 7:28 PM
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GCROSS6
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There was a service bulletin out where 4 of the 6 pistions were undersized. Had mine fixed, under warranty, and the loud noises went away.
May 16, 2007 at 4:56 PM
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