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"Wrrrrrhh" sound at startup, idler pulley?

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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 03:50 AM
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"Wrrrrrhh" sound at startup, idler pulley?
For the first 1-3 secs when I start the car cold, i hear this "wwrrh"sound. I'm thinking either the idler pulley is no good, or my belt is severely slipping...has anyone had a simliar problem?
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 04:04 AM
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its the starter go read the sticky
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Silvia
its the starter go read the sticky
You are correct....replace that starter
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 04:53 AM
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i got my idler pulley changed about a yr ago and started experiencing that sound at start up.. so id say its the starter gone bad
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 06:24 AM
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Much appreciated....thanks for the help!
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