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Engine squealing

Tiny
KCACELLA
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  • 1979 PONTIAC TRANS AM
  • 6.6L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 37,600 MILES
There is a horrific squeal when I start the vehicle. It subsides slightly after car warms up for five to seven minutes. I just got this car delivered yesterday. Information from previous owner: AC pump replaced in last few weeks. Power steering pump replaced in last few days.
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Friday, June 7th, 2019 AT 10:32 AM

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Tiny
SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

This sounds to me like you have a drive belt that is glazed or needs to be tightened or both. I have included a couple of links for you to go to down below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-squeaking-noise
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-noises

Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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Friday, June 7th, 2019 AT 10:04 PM

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