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Those belts are usually supposed to be changed every 60,000 miles. Behind the timing belt cover is your water pump. They can make noise when going out, but usually a timing belt makes no noise, just breaks. If you ever have to change the water pump, it is always suggested to change the timing belt as well. VS. If your timing belt gets stretched, it will make a bit of a noise, but your car will start running poorly at the same time. Hope I was helpful
COULD BE A BAD BEARING IN THE IDLER PULLY OR THE TENSIONER ON THE TIMING BELT OR THE SERPENTINE BELT. IF ITS A SQUEEL IT MAY BE SOME COOLANT GOT ON THE SERPENTINE BELT. TRY TO WASH THE BELT WITH WATER AND LET DRY COMPLETELY. IF NOISE REMAINS RETURN TO THE SHOP THAT DID THE WORK.
sounds like you need to replace the power steering pump,of not overheating or loosing coolant,would check water pump,if no power steering sonds like the pump is bad,mechanic depepnding on their ability could change for you,up to you if you want to pay a shop to replace pump.
You should only see one belt which powers the alternator,
air conditioner compressor, power steeringand water pump. Without hearing the sound it is hard to say which component
could be the problem. However, If you cannot hear the noise when the air
conditioner is off and the noise reappears when it is turned on it could be the
A/C compressor. With the engine off you can inspect the belt for damage and
make sure the pulley bolts and belt are tight. If a mechanic installed the pump
they should take a minute to listen to the noise at no charge to explain the
noise.
You didn't mention the alternator, power steering pump, or water pump. In fact, any pulley other than the crankshaft one can have a bad bearing or dry seal. Remove the belt and spin each pulley while listening for any rough noise or squeal. If it was the crankshaft, it might be time to check the oil. Start the engine with the belt off to see if it does squeal. Make sure the noise isn't coming from the radiator fan(s).
Do you hear a clicking sound when ignition is turned on? If you do then you are loosing contact on your starter, or solenoid, if you don't hear a clicking it could be the solenoid, do you hear the fuel pump priming whenyou turn the ignition on. I would start with making sure the wires to the solenoid and the starter are not corroded, if they are you will have to take them loose, scrape and grease them and try again. Hope this helps you man. Another thing, are the timing belts that your friend replaced timed right, or did they need timed? I don't know on that vehicle.
I would go to auto zone and get a diagram and the timing belt and do it yourself and the water pump (no it does not have to be changed everytime the timing belt is changed but if the car has over 60,000miles then it is best to change them both) it is not that hard especially if the car is not out of time just make sure you disconnect the negative side of the battery
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