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Subject:Re: screech upon starting
From:Malcolm Stebbins
Date:Thu, 2 Dec 2004 10:17:23 -0800

--- Don Williams <williams@FIRE.BIOL.WWU.EDU> wrote:

> My 85 westy screeches when starting for about 5 seconds and then never
> makes the sound again.  Is this waterpump-----

Your alternator/water pump belt.  It's slipping a bit.  Tighten it a bit (not too tight).  It's a
DYI job. If you did NOT put on a new belt with the new water pump, now's a good time.  M

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