1997 Toyota Paseo Belt Screech

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NIKHILUB
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1997 Toyota Paseo ( Non-convertible)
Mileage: 108,400

Initially when i used to start the car there used to be this screeching noise. :cry:
. When i replaced them , now at least when i start the car there is no problem. But now it screeches when i accelerate but then goes away. But in the morning when the engine is cold , there is absolutely no screeching noise. Why is this happening ? Again yesterday when 4 friends were sitting in the car it gave a terrible Loud noise. Is it because the car is taking more weight ? ( I had brakes worn off and i replaced them , New brake pad and New Rotor , since i had some problem with brakes too )

I am really concerned since i am spending money like anything and the problems just keep on cropping.

Any advice will be extremely helpful ,

Thanks,
Jul 9, 2006 at 11:35 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Go back and re-tension it, if it continues one of the pulley bearings PS/WP/AC etc is causing it.
Jul 10, 2006 at 3:01 PM
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NIKHILUB
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Hey !!!

It worked ! It just was loose !

Thank you so much,

Nikhil
Jul 10, 2006 at 11:25 PM

Suggested Repair

Re-tension the drive belt. If the screech continues, inspect pulley bearings such as the power steering, water pump, or A/C compressor.

Conversation Summary

A 1997 Toyota Paseo screeched on startup until the belts were replaced, then screeched during acceleration and under extra passenger weight, but not when cold. The expert advised re-tensioning the belt and checking pulley bearings if the noise continued. The owner later confirmed the belt was simply loose and re-tensioning fixed it.

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