April 27, 201015 yr Hey all. 1999 Sub Legacy Wagon. 75k. Had timing Belt replaced about a year ago. Since it's warmed up, I notice that the car will squeal for about 10 seconds after start up - you have heard this before - that horrible high pitched sound right at startup. Then it goes away. Is this potentially the timing belt needing tightening? It's my wife's car so I don't drive it much, but it seems to be only on the first startup of the day - not on other startups later. Thoughts? Thanks!
April 27, 201015 yr check alternator belt and A/C belt for looseness. If cheap belts were installed, they will stretch and squeal.
April 27, 201015 yr Author thanks. I'll have the place that installed them check. I assume they can tighten w/o it being a big deal?
April 27, 201015 yr My bad! should have said timing belt (the accessory belts have to be removed to do the timing belt job) Just wondering as I live in the Cincy area and am looking for a good Subaru mechanic
May 4, 201015 yr Author I just had a local generic shop do it (probably not the best idea). I know them well so if/when they have ever messed something up, they always make it right - which is good - as I have been to other places who fight you on everything. So that's been worth it to me.
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