Sounds like it's hitting something. Or a roller is jammed or dragging. Check the inside of top, middle, and bottom cover, you should see it. But as the belt gets old I think the front edge starts to wear, and the cords come out.
JD a.k.a Fingers
"Don't Panic"
'98 Contour GL 2.0L VCT ATX 88k
'98 Contour LX 2.5L MTX 120k
Street racing can kill
just less of a chance with a 2.0
