In a message dated 7/23/00 9:30:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time, fen2k@xxxx writes: << i get a horrible squeel coming from the engine that happens for about 3-4 seconds and then stops. >> Hi Cliff- I asked the same question on the DML several months ago, and several on the list suggested it was my a/c idler pulley. They were right. I got the replacement belts and pulley bearing rebuild kit. The pulley rebuild is suggested "whenever you change the belts" (!) Anyway, before I got it on, I was going up the highway when it began to squeal loud and long... then stopped. You can guess the rest. The bearing totally seized, the belt frayed then flew. I was fortunate. It could've damaged something. Someone on the List had that happen, and a coolant hose was gashed. If you don't know when your pulley was last rebuilt, I wouldn't wait... -Wayne "living the dream" 11174