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Loud noise from Toyota engine

jprocjproc Member Posts: 135
edited September 2014 in Toyota
When I start my car the belt that spins around in the engine (drive belt?) makes a loud whirring noise until the car warms up then is essentially quiet. (lasts maybe 3-5 miniutes) Car has 216k on the clock but timing belt and drive belt were replaced at 170k so anyone have any ideas what this could be and is it serious?
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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    edited September 2014
    If you mean the accessory belt, that could be due to a worn pulley bearing. As to which pulley (idler, alternator, power steering, etc) , that would require something like a mechanic's stethoscope to locate.
  • jprocjproc Member Posts: 135
    Thanks shifty-I will have it looked at
  • jprocjproc Member Posts: 135
    turns out there was no power steering fluid-faced with a 2,200 repair bill the reliable 2000 XLE is no more-stuff just wears out as cars age
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