It's probably the fan clutch. Its need to be replaced. About 80 bucks if you do it yourself. Not very hard to do. You can rent the tools from autozone.
The engine computer is the voltage regulator.
Probably a blown or leaking head gasket.
4.0 Inline 6 cylinder.
Fuel injected.
i have a 2000 jeep wrangler sport. i does the same whistling or screetching noise when i first start it when its cold outside. when it warms up it stops. i put a piece of cardboard in the front grill and attached it with zip-ties. its barely noticeable and stops the noise COMPLETELY!!! ...leave about 3 inches of space at the top of the grill for proper air flow
Possibly the lifters?!?
There is no other direct swap.
if your talking about a v6 noise on start up. most all 3.1 make this noise until engine gets warm. if the noise does not go away when warmed up. better check it out !
disconect pos battery cable for a few minutes
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Engine noise in a 2000 Kia Sportgage could be caused by a bad water pump, pulley bearings or a bad timing belt. A qualified mechanic could best diagnose the issue.
a mouse has built a nest in the the blower cage