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Nov 16, 2006 | 06:23 PM

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UKNeonRT

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RE: noise from engine

Which belt? Is it ok to drive like this?

Nov 16, 2006 | 06:33 PM

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RE: noise from engine

its fine to drive but, its just your main belt is a little old and its time to change.

Have you changed it since you got it??

Nov 16, 2006 | 06:46 PM

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UKNeonRT

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I havent replaced it since I had the car - I have had it 18 months. The car is Dec 2001. how come the noise is only at idle and with the electrics on - i.e. lights and Rear defroster on

Nov 16, 2006 | 07:00 PM

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RE: noise from engine

It takes more Power to run the Lights and Rear Defroster, so in turn the alternator kicks in more to run the a/c fan.(for the rear defroster) that belt is conected to the alternator.