yesyeah Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 check alternator belt and A/C belt for looseness. If cheap belts were installed, they will stretch and squeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesyeah Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 thanks. I'll have the place that installed them check. I assume they can tighten w/o it being a big deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike104 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 What shop did your HGs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesyeah Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 head gaskets? Haven't had them replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike104 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesyeah Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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