"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in
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On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 09:27:56 +0000, John A wrote:

I have a 1999 3.0L volvo engine that has developed a loud screeching
sound that lasts for 2 - 5 seconds after starting.


In my siytuation it was the alternator causing the noise and after awhile I
would get the black belt dust allo over the motor. The cure was to replace
the alternator.