Hi all:
My 94 Miata has been making a loud noise for months. It happens when I
start up the car in the morning (or after it has been parked for a
while and I start it up.) The noise is more than likely the drive belt
(sometimes it will stop if I turn off the AC - sometimes it happens
when I make a turn)
The noise is becoming more regular and I know I need to do something
about it. (I replaced the belts last year.) My car has been to two
horrendous mechanics this year (for unrelated repairs) I told both
about the noise. The 1st told me that the pulley was broken and needed
to be replaced. The other said that the belt was put on too tightly
and had stretched and needed to be replaced.
Neither mechanic fixed it (they fixed other things) But I don't trust
either one.
How much should I expect to pay for this repair if it is:
1) need a new belt
2) need a new pulley
or 3) need both.
Is this an expensive repair?
For years my car has needed nothing - now in the past 12 months
everything seems to be breaking. and I have been getting reallybad
service too. :(
Please help!
Thanks!
