2000 Pontiac Grand Am belt makes a loud noise

Tiny
SHEMIKA28
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  • 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
My car makes a loud noise it sounds like a belt and also the runs hot at about 240 degrees
Monday, March 2nd, 2009 AT 4:05 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Check that the belt is tight and in good condition, replace if at all suspect, replace the thermostat and check for any external coolant leaks as well as for a faulty pressure cap, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, March 2nd, 2009 AT 4:42 PM
Tiny
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I had the thermostat replaced and the water pump also the belt was not making that noise until I had the other things fixed and still runs to 240*
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Monday, March 2nd, 2009 AT 5:15 PM

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