That sounds like the noise I heard when my motor was trashed..... I hope its the starter like Geo said... Kirby Martin Duncanville/Dallas, Texas kurbster@swbell.net Jonathan wrote: >When I start the car it doesn't just clatter, it makes this horribly loud >howling or squealing noise. AAAAoooooooooo!!!!!!! ;-) The infamous starter squeal. It's harmless. George Roffe