2001 Mazda 626

Tiny
DADGRR
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  • 2001 MAZDA 626
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
Just bought used Mazda 626. Heard loud rattling noise coming from belt area. Noise much louder when air conditioning engaged, but only occurs at low rpm. Can still hear noise at low rpm without air conditioner on. Coolant was low (thus engine would get hot on 87 degree day) but when I added coolant, the coolant level remained high after driving for several miles.

It is the next morning after buying the car and when I cold-started the car, the noise had disappeared. Thus, the noise appears to be related to when the engine warms up.

Help!
Saturday, July 10th, 2010 AT 6:47 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would start with having all the drive belt pulleys checked for faulty bearings, I would also have the timing belt tensioner checked as well, start here and let me know what they find.

Mark (mmhpautos)
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Saturday, July 10th, 2010 AT 7:00 AM

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