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Do you ever hear a belt squealing upon start-up?

New belts, properly tensioned, may solve this.

If there are any missing splash shields their absence will exacerbate the problem.]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125567.page#2613238 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125567.page#2613238 GMT -- heavy steering (as if the power steering is gone)
-- defroster/air conditioner stops working
-- water temperature spikes
It's as though all the pumps and compressors have stopped working. Things return to normal if I pull over if the problem happens when I'm driving or wait a few minutes if I'm just getting started. Obviously, when it happens while I'm driving in a heavy rain, it's dangerous. My car is a senior citizen with over 224K miles. ]]> http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125567.page#2613231 http://action.publicbroadcasting.net/cartalk/posts/list/2125567.page#2613231 GMT