belt squealing loud (timing belt maybe?)

honda accord 94 automatic.

I'm uncertain if it's the timing belt but I can hear a very loud
squealing of the belt that's located near the driver side tire. I can
see the belt if I stand beside the driver side tire.

I had my balance shaft belt and timing belt replaced at the same time
last month. It could be them. I'm surprised that I can
still drive.

Question: I am going to the mechanic, but should I have it towed?
I'm worried it might turn worse.
And what's the possibility the engine has been damaged already?

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> honda accord 94 automatic.
>
> I'm uncertain if it's the timing belt but I can hear a very loud
> squealing of the belt that's located near the driver side tire. I
> can see the belt if I stand beside the driver side tire.
>
> I had my balance shaft belt and timing belt replaced at the same time
> last month. It could be them. I'm surprised that I can
> still drive.
>
> Question: I am going to the mechanic, but should I have it towed?
> I'm worried it might turn worse.
> And what's the possibility the engine has been damaged already?



The timing belt and balancer belt are cogged. They cannot squeal.

It's either an accessory drive belt/serpentine belt that's loose or
misadjusted. Or...

If the installer did not replace the timing belt tensioner, it could be
seizing, which can cause a horrendous noise. This is very bad.

Tighten accessory drive belt(s). Replace if cracked/glazed/packed with
gravel. If noise persists, a tensioner is squealing.

Apparently smearing talcum powder/baby powder on the friction surface
of the belt can cause it to grip enough to stop a squeal for a while,
so you can try that to see if the belt shuts up.

If fiddling with the belts does not stop the squeal, better get that
tensioner looked at. A failed tensioner will cause your timing belt to
jump. This can wreck your valves.

Check your "normal" belts by trying to move them at the point that is the
longest distance between pulley's. If you can move them an inch or more,
then you need to have them tightened. On the same belts, look at the sides
of them by twisting the belt. If they are glazed, you might get away with
getting a can of spray-on belt dressing. If they are cracked, I'd have them
replaced. If none of these situations are present, you may need to go back
to where you had your timing belt replaced and have them check their work.

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> honda accord 94 automatic.
>
> I'm uncertain if it's the timing belt but I can hear a very loud
> squealing of the belt that's located near the driver side tire. I can
> see the belt if I stand beside the driver side tire.
>
> I had my balance shaft belt and timing belt replaced at the same time
> last month. It could be them. I'm surprised that I can
> still drive.
>
> Question: I am going to the mechanic, but should I have it towed?
> I'm worried it might turn worse.
> And what's the possibility the engine has been damaged already?
>