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Grinding noise when the engine is started

Tiny
IDON'TKNOW
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  • 2005 FORD EXPLORER
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 168,000 MILES
Grinding noise when the engine is started and has run for a short time there is a grinding noise. I am wanting to remove the serpentine belt and check the pulley's to see if one of the pulley's is needing replaced.
Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 AT 3:30 PM

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Tiny
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Hi my name is Alex and I will be helping you.
Without hearing it for myself, I would take an educated guess and say it could be your starter motor dragging.
I am including a helpful link that should take you step by step how to hunt down your vehicles unwanted grinding noise.
Please let us know what you find out. Thanks Alex.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/vehicle-grinding-noise
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Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 AT 7:02 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for your help!
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