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[bumpintahoe]

I have a '94 Honda Passport. The problem is that when I start it up something squeals heinously loud until I rev the engine really hard. I find that if I pump the brake and gas before I start it, it doesn't do it for as long. It also seems to get worse in colder weather. I thought it might have been just a belt, but I took it to Goodyear and they said all the belts looked fine and they even tightened 'em a little more, but the squealing persisted. I don't know what the problem is. I got a remanufactured starter put in awhile ago and the squealing started not long after that was put in, so I don't know if that had any affect. And just to throw things out there, I have a sound system in my car with a 1200W amp that puts a mean draw on my electrical system I think, but I don't know if that has any affect either. Any ideas on what could be the problem would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Steel]

Im thinking it still might be the belts. Even though they are good, 1200W puts a hell of a load on the alternator (if its on) and if the belts are cold, they might slip on the alternator until they warm up or the engine is going fast.Maybe.

[Self]

Timing chain is my guess. Pop off the cover and have a look-see Or take it somewhere and have them look.

[Polygon]

Well, wouldn't it be a timing belt. I wouldn't think a timing chain could squeal. Anyhow; if it the timing, get that fixed ASAP, because if it snaps, in most cases you can kiss your valves goodbye.

To me it sounds like a loose belt of some sort.

[Steel]

If it was the timing chain/belt, his engine would be dead completley already. Hondas's have an intersecting type valve system so..

[Self]

Belt, yes my mistake...And why would it be completely dead already? Had an '89 Toyota pickup with a faltering belt. Squealed loud as hell for about 2 weeks until I figured out what it was and made the replacement. After that, good to go!