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1997 Plymouth Breeze

Tiny
SARAHJANERENO
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  • 1997 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 158,000 MILES
Engine makes a whinning noise in conjunction with acceleration.
Friday, October 10th, 2008 AT 7:40 AM

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Tiny
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Hi:
Without hearing it, this is a tough one. Could it be something as simple as the power steering pump is low on fluid?

Joe
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 AT 10:33 AM
Tiny
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I noticed a washer infront of one of the adjustment bolts. Could this be putting the alternator out of alignment enough to make a whinning noise? Looking at the serpintine belt- you can see it is obviously not lining up, but not enough to tell exactly where the problem is.
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 AT 6:07 PM
Tiny
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Yes, a washer could cause an alighnemt problem. As far as the sound you hear, we'll have to wait until the belt is aligned to know for sure.

Keep in mind, if there is only one washer there, others could be missing. It will have to be a trial and error effort.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 AT 8:24 PM

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