Screaming Mazda

Tiny
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Hello there! I don't know if it has anything to do with the fact that the weather is getting colder up her but I hear a shreaking loud noise right after I turn the engine on. The noise goes away and reappears later, the only thing that makes it go away is if I press the gas pedal, then it screams again and fades off. I drive a 1999 Mazda Protegé LX. It's all original (70 000 miles) except for new brakes & muffler. What's wrong? Thanks a million!
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 AT 1:33 PM

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Tiny
KATJA73
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Kind of depends on you. I've replaced the one on my 99 explorer. It rusted out and I lost most of the antifreeze. Had it done at local repair shop for $220; includes labor for getting into engine. If you don't replace it you may end up needing a new engine.
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Monday, August 27th, 2007 AT 11:59 AM
Tiny
MERLIN2021
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It is most likly the serpentine belt, and the tensioner pulley need to be replaced! Thats the belt that drives all you goodies under the hood! Formerly know as a fan belt!
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 AT 4:11 PM
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KELLIAK76
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I am having the same problem on my 2003 Mazda Protege after having the two belts replaced. Why only after having those replaced does that start?

:( It turned out to be that the belts were to loose, go figure.
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Thursday, November 8th, 2007 AT 8:48 PM

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