1994 Other Oldsmobile Models belt noise

1994 OLDSMOBILE
159,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KCLEAF
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the noise comming from the belt sounds like tin rubbing against something the car has been sitting for afew months could this be a build up that just has to wear off?
Apr 4, 2008 at 8:44 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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no. if you remove the belt and slowly spin each pulley, you will find one that has a bad bearing in it and needs to be replaced.
Apr 4, 2008 at 10:29 AM
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