1993 Isuzu Rodeo Question Fan belt noise

1993 ISUZU RODEO
25,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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ROADFUZZZ
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When I first turn on the car (engine cold), there's a terribly loud noise from one or more of the 3 fan belts. It's very loud and scratchy like nails on a chalk board. It lasts about 10 to 15 seconds and then goes away. It happens for about 5 seconds if a warm engine is restarted after sitting more than 5 minutes. I've tightened and loosened the tensioners on each belt and applied belt dressing, but it keeps happening. Not sure what to do next. Thanks.
Jul 24, 2010 at 3:44 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Might not be the belt could be a driven component bearing failing-compressor, alternator, steering pump.
Jul 24, 2010 at 5:54 PM
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