'91 Accord - loud squeaky noise on cold start
 

When I start up my '91 Accord in the morning, immediately after I turn the
key, I notice a loud high frequency sound coming from the engine. The car
seems to run fine, and this does not happen when I start the car while it's
warm. If I recall correctly, this seems to start happening after I had my
timing belt changed a week ago.

Besides changing the timing belt, recently I also had the oil gasket and
spark plugs changed.

Any idea what's going on?

Thanks for any comment/suggestion.

Cheers,
Dave

Re: '91 Accord - loud squeaky noise on cold start
 

By the way, the sound lasts for a very short duration, almost instantaneous.
After that, the engine seems to run normally.

- Dave



"Dave Hau" <davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote in message
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> When I start up my '91 Accord in the morning, immediately after I turn the
> key, I notice a loud high frequency sound coming from the engine. The car
> seems to run fine, and this does not happen when I start the car while
it's
> warm. If I recall correctly, this seems to start happening after I had my
> timing belt changed a week ago.
>
> Besides changing the timing belt, recently I also had the oil gasket and
> spark plugs changed.
>
> Any idea what's going on?
>
> Thanks for any comment/suggestion.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
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>

Re: '91 Accord - loud squeaky noise on cold start
 

By the way, the sound lasts for a very short duration, almost instantaneous.
After that, the engine seems to run normally.

- Dave



"Dave Hau" <davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote in message
news:AREnb.154$Wn7.40@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com.. .
> When I start up my '91 Accord in the morning, immediately after I turn the
> key, I notice a loud high frequency sound coming from the engine. The car
> seems to run fine, and this does not happen when I start the car while
it's
> warm. If I recall correctly, this seems to start happening after I had my
> timing belt changed a week ago.
>
> Besides changing the timing belt, recently I also had the oil gasket and
> spark plugs changed.
>
> Any idea what's going on?
>
> Thanks for any comment/suggestion.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
>
>

Re: '91 Accord - loud squeaky noise on cold start
 

By the way, the sound lasts for a very short duration, almost instantaneous.
After that, the engine seems to run normally.

- Dave



"Dave Hau" <davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote in message
news:AREnb.154$Wn7.40@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com.. .
> When I start up my '91 Accord in the morning, immediately after I turn the
> key, I notice a loud high frequency sound coming from the engine. The car
> seems to run fine, and this does not happen when I start the car while
it's
> warm. If I recall correctly, this seems to start happening after I had my
> timing belt changed a week ago.
>
> Besides changing the timing belt, recently I also had the oil gasket and
> spark plugs changed.
>
> Any idea what's going on?
>
> Thanks for any comment/suggestion.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
>
>

Re: '91 Accord - loud squeaky noise on cold start
 

By the way, the sound lasts for a very short duration, almost instantaneous.
After that, the engine seems to run normally.

- Dave



"Dave Hau" <davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote in message
news:AREnb.154$Wn7.40@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com.. .
> When I start up my '91 Accord in the morning, immediately after I turn the
> key, I notice a loud high frequency sound coming from the engine. The car
> seems to run fine, and this does not happen when I start the car while
it's
> warm. If I recall correctly, this seems to start happening after I had my
> timing belt changed a week ago.
>
> Besides changing the timing belt, recently I also had the oil gasket and
> spark plugs changed.
>
> Any idea what's going on?
>
> Thanks for any comment/suggestion.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
>
>

Re: '91 Accord - loud squeaky noise on cold start
 

It's probably one of your belts. To replace the timing belt you have to
first remove all the accessory belts and then reinstall them afterwards. If
they are put on loose, they will usually 'squeal', particularly at start up.

John

"Dave Hau" <davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote in message
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> By the way, the sound lasts for a very short duration, almost
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> After that, the engine seems to run normally.
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> - Dave
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> > When I start up my '91 Accord in the morning, immediately after I turn
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> > key, I notice a loud high frequency sound coming from the engine. The
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> > seems to run fine, and this does not happen when I start the car while
> it's
> > warm. If I recall correctly, this seems to start happening after I had
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> > timing belt changed a week ago.
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> > Besides changing the timing belt, recently I also had the oil gasket and
> > spark plugs changed.
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> > Any idea what's going on?
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> > Thanks for any comment/suggestion.
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> > Cheers,
> > Dave
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Re: '91 Accord - loud squeaky noise on cold start
 

It's probably one of your belts. To replace the timing belt you have to
first remove all the accessory belts and then reinstall them afterwards. If
they are put on loose, they will usually 'squeal', particularly at start up.

John

"Dave Hau" <davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote in message
news:qXEnb.158$up7.133@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. ..
> By the way, the sound lasts for a very short duration, almost
instantaneous.
> After that, the engine seems to run normally.
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> - Dave
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> "Dave Hau" <davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote in message
> news:AREnb.154$Wn7.40@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com.. .
> > When I start up my '91 Accord in the morning, immediately after I turn
the
> > key, I notice a loud high frequency sound coming from the engine. The
car
> > seems to run fine, and this does not happen when I start the car while
> it's
> > warm. If I recall correctly, this seems to start happening after I had
my
> > timing belt changed a week ago.
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> > Besides changing the timing belt, recently I also had the oil gasket and
> > spark plugs changed.
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> > Any idea what's going on?
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> > Thanks for any comment/suggestion.
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> > Cheers,
> > Dave
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Re: '91 Accord - loud squeaky noise on cold start
 

It's probably one of your belts. To replace the timing belt you have to
first remove all the accessory belts and then reinstall them afterwards. If
they are put on loose, they will usually 'squeal', particularly at start up.

John

"Dave Hau" <davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote in message
news:qXEnb.158$up7.133@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. ..
> By the way, the sound lasts for a very short duration, almost
instantaneous.
> After that, the engine seems to run normally.
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> - Dave
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> "Dave Hau" <davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote in message
> news:AREnb.154$Wn7.40@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com.. .
> > When I start up my '91 Accord in the morning, immediately after I turn
the
> > key, I notice a loud high frequency sound coming from the engine. The
car
> > seems to run fine, and this does not happen when I start the car while
> it's
> > warm. If I recall correctly, this seems to start happening after I had
my
> > timing belt changed a week ago.
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> > Besides changing the timing belt, recently I also had the oil gasket and
> > spark plugs changed.
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> > Any idea what's going on?
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> > Thanks for any comment/suggestion.
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> > Cheers,
> > Dave
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Re: '91 Accord - loud squeaky noise on cold start
 

It's probably one of your belts. To replace the timing belt you have to
first remove all the accessory belts and then reinstall them afterwards. If
they are put on loose, they will usually 'squeal', particularly at start up.

John

"Dave Hau" <davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote in message
news:qXEnb.158$up7.133@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com. ..
> By the way, the sound lasts for a very short duration, almost
instantaneous.
> After that, the engine seems to run normally.
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> - Dave
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> "Dave Hau" <davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote in message
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> > When I start up my '91 Accord in the morning, immediately after I turn
the
> > key, I notice a loud high frequency sound coming from the engine. The
car
> > seems to run fine, and this does not happen when I start the car while
> it's
> > warm. If I recall correctly, this seems to start happening after I had
my
> > timing belt changed a week ago.
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> > Besides changing the timing belt, recently I also had the oil gasket and
> > spark plugs changed.
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> > Any idea what's going on?
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> > Thanks for any comment/suggestion.
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> > Cheers,
> > Dave
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Re: '91 Accord - loud squeaky noise on cold start
 

In article <AREnb.154$Wn7.40@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com>, "Dave Hau"
<davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote:

> When I start up my '91 Accord in the morning, immediately after I turn the
> key, I notice a loud high frequency sound coming from the engine. The car
> seems to run fine, and this does not happen when I start the car while it's
> warm. If I recall correctly, this seems to start happening after I had my
> timing belt changed a week ago.
>
> Besides changing the timing belt, recently I also had the oil gasket and
> spark plugs changed.
>
> Any idea what's going on?
>
> Thanks for any comment/suggestion.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave

I agree with the intelligent person that told you that the sound is
probably the result of a belt slipping. It could be the timing belt or one
of the other belts. You might have a friend start your car while the
engine is cold. Before the friend starts the car--open the hood and see if
you can identify which belt is slipping. If you don't notice any belts
slipping--it's probably the timing belt. Another option is to take it back
to the mechanic that changed the timing belt--tell him the problem and let
him fix it for you.

Re: '91 Accord - loud squeaky noise on cold start
 

In article <AREnb.154$Wn7.40@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com>, "Dave Hau"
<davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote:

> When I start up my '91 Accord in the morning, immediately after I turn the
> key, I notice a loud high frequency sound coming from the engine. The car
> seems to run fine, and this does not happen when I start the car while it's
> warm. If I recall correctly, this seems to start happening after I had my
> timing belt changed a week ago.
>
> Besides changing the timing belt, recently I also had the oil gasket and
> spark plugs changed.
>
> Any idea what's going on?
>
> Thanks for any comment/suggestion.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave

I agree with the intelligent person that told you that the sound is
probably the result of a belt slipping. It could be the timing belt or one
of the other belts. You might have a friend start your car while the
engine is cold. Before the friend starts the car--open the hood and see if
you can identify which belt is slipping. If you don't notice any belts
slipping--it's probably the timing belt. Another option is to take it back
to the mechanic that changed the timing belt--tell him the problem and let
him fix it for you.

Re: '91 Accord - loud squeaky noise on cold start
 

In article <AREnb.154$Wn7.40@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com>, "Dave Hau"
<davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote:

> When I start up my '91 Accord in the morning, immediately after I turn the
> key, I notice a loud high frequency sound coming from the engine. The car
> seems to run fine, and this does not happen when I start the car while it's
> warm. If I recall correctly, this seems to start happening after I had my
> timing belt changed a week ago.
>
> Besides changing the timing belt, recently I also had the oil gasket and
> spark plugs changed.
>
> Any idea what's going on?
>
> Thanks for any comment/suggestion.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave

I agree with the intelligent person that told you that the sound is
probably the result of a belt slipping. It could be the timing belt or one
of the other belts. You might have a friend start your car while the
engine is cold. Before the friend starts the car--open the hood and see if
you can identify which belt is slipping. If you don't notice any belts
slipping--it's probably the timing belt. Another option is to take it back
to the mechanic that changed the timing belt--tell him the problem and let
him fix it for you.

Re: '91 Accord - loud squeaky noise on cold start
 

In article <AREnb.154$Wn7.40@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com>, "Dave Hau"
<davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote:

> When I start up my '91 Accord in the morning, immediately after I turn the
> key, I notice a loud high frequency sound coming from the engine. The car
> seems to run fine, and this does not happen when I start the car while it's
> warm. If I recall correctly, this seems to start happening after I had my
> timing belt changed a week ago.
>
> Besides changing the timing belt, recently I also had the oil gasket and
> spark plugs changed.
>
> Any idea what's going on?
>
> Thanks for any comment/suggestion.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave

I agree with the intelligent person that told you that the sound is
probably the result of a belt slipping. It could be the timing belt or one
of the other belts. You might have a friend start your car while the
engine is cold. Before the friend starts the car--open the hood and see if
you can identify which belt is slipping. If you don't notice any belts
slipping--it's probably the timing belt. Another option is to take it back
to the mechanic that changed the timing belt--tell him the problem and let
him fix it for you.

Re: '91 Accord - loud squeaky noise on cold start
 

If it's indeed a loose belt, is this an urgent problem that needs to be
fixed right away. Does it damage the engine or cause any hazard if I drive
the car for another week and then take it to the dealer to be fixed? The
reason I'm asking is because I've made an appointment with the dealer next
Saturday so I don't need to take time off work to get the car fixed.

Thanks,
Dave



"Dave Hau" <davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote in message
news:AREnb.154$Wn7.40@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com.. .
> When I start up my '91 Accord in the morning, immediately after I turn the
> key, I notice a loud high frequency sound coming from the engine. The car
> seems to run fine, and this does not happen when I start the car while
it's
> warm. If I recall correctly, this seems to start happening after I had my
> timing belt changed a week ago.
>
> Besides changing the timing belt, recently I also had the oil gasket and
> spark plugs changed.
>
> Any idea what's going on?
>
> Thanks for any comment/suggestion.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
>
>

Re: '91 Accord - loud squeaky noise on cold start
 

If it's indeed a loose belt, is this an urgent problem that needs to be
fixed right away. Does it damage the engine or cause any hazard if I drive
the car for another week and then take it to the dealer to be fixed? The
reason I'm asking is because I've made an appointment with the dealer next
Saturday so I don't need to take time off work to get the car fixed.

Thanks,
Dave



"Dave Hau" <davehau-no-spam-123@no-spam.netscape.net> wrote in message
news:AREnb.154$Wn7.40@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com.. .
> When I start up my '91 Accord in the morning, immediately after I turn the
> key, I notice a loud high frequency sound coming from the engine. The car
> seems to run fine, and this does not happen when I start the car while
it's
> warm. If I recall correctly, this seems to start happening after I had my
> timing belt changed a week ago.
>
> Besides changing the timing belt, recently I also had the oil gasket and
> spark plugs changed.
>
> Any idea what's going on?
>
> Thanks for any comment/suggestion.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
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