When starting up my 86 2.8 I am getting a very loud high pitch screetch. It begins a few seconds after start-up and lasts for 10 -15 seconds. Any thoughts?

Maybe just yor belt, my belt does it for about 10sec when i start up then doesnt do it anymore

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86 2.8 V6 fastback GT
65k original miles

My guess would be you're alternator's going. Mine was making the screeching noise for about the last week or two, I figured that was what it was 'cuz my belt was still fine. Car wouldn't start sunday morning, so I jacked it up and pulled the alt., went to the autoparts store and picked up a new one and gave them the old one, put the new one in, and all better now

How many miles are on the car? Is it still the original alternator?
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Nick www.naskie18.com AIM: Naskie182010

[This message has been edited by naskie18 (edited 11-11-2003).]

Could be almost anything. Top things that come to mind are: loose belt, alternator bearing going, water pump bearing going, bad AC clutch (but this would make a really loud constant racket). My guess is a slightly loose belt. If it's worn, perhaps it's time to replace it.