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Subject:Re: High-pitched engine hum when cold
From:Greg Potts
Date:Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:48:01 -0400

Hi Matt,

No need to be scurred... First thing to do would be to check the
tension and condition of the power steering belt. nce you're back there.

Betcha it's simply a loose or worn belt.

</Greg>

Quoting Matt Drew <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM>:

> Subject line pretty much says it.
> Within the past week I've noticed it getting louder each morning.
> Increases with acceleration.
> Also very loud when I crank the wheel hard-to-starboard to turn around.
>
> Goes away once warm.
>
> I'm scurred....
> :o)
>
> Drew, Las Vegas
> '90 GL "Blackbeard"
>