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#1
10-25-2001, 12:32 PM
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A couple of problems with my P10
Okay, the first problem is a very strange noise coming from under te hood, it is a whining/howling noise coming from the front side of the engine(the side with the pullies). It sounds almost like a belt or a pump going out.
The second is when my lights are on and I brake and signal right at the same time my right taillight goes out. Also my front right corner marker is out, could this BE the problem or just another symptom of a larger one. Please help, it would be greatly appreciated. 
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10-25-2001, 11:56 PM
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hey G20t Driver,
i think that one of your belts is going bad, try to spray some belt dressing on it. about the lights.... try checking all the fuses, and put new bulbs where is needed. try to see if any wires is grounding or something!
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10-26-2001, 03:24 AM
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10-26-2001, 02:17 PM
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GTrider, I wasn't sure but I know I need new belts, they are 90k miles old. I have purchased new ones but have not put them on yet(I know how but someone stole my jack and stands). But I have never heard a car make this noise when a belt goes out, usually they make a squealing noise instead of a howl.
Thanks for the advice, I will try what you said. If I remember I will post the results so that anyone else with this problem will have an idea of what to do before they blow all their money on any parts that aren't needed.
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10-26-2001, 05:43 PM
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Re: A couple of problems with my P10
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#7
10-26-2001, 07:16 PM
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I fixed the lighting problem, it was just a blown bulb. I went ahead and replaced both sides since the other was almost out.
So that's one down and one to go.
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#9
10-31-2001, 03:03 PM
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I put the new belts on and it still makes that awful noise. I checked the pullies and they are all tight. Would new belts need belt dressing or could it be a pump going out? :help:
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#10
11-01-2001, 01:33 AM
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Make sure they are not to tight or to loose. Your should only be able to move the belt half a inch.
Try some belt dressing and also check they are fitted correctly and are the correct type.
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11-01-2001, 10:50 AM
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11-01-2001, 12:21 PM
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I was messing around in the engine compartment again and it sounds like it could be coming from inside the engine toward the front. Could it be a timing chain or the tensioner?
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11-03-2001, 02:33 PM
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I took the car to have the noise diagnosed and the mechanic said it was the A/C compressor. We took the belt off and sure enough the noise stopped. So, that brings me to a new question. Would it be a bad idea to buy a used compressor or should I get a new one?
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#14
11-03-2001, 04:24 PM
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Depends how often you use the A/C...
and...while you're there, Id also think about the last time u changed the waterpump and so forth...plus its a good time to put on some UR pulleys :sun:
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11-05-2001, 12:24 AM
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I don't use the A/C all that much, mostly when my girl is in the car. I really don't care about the heat. The water pump is new, it was replaced when I had the engine rebuilt. I was already thinking about installing underdrive pulleys when I get the A/C compressor replaced. All of this can get expensive and I don't have much cash right now because of other car problems that I had to fix.
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