I finally got my 1.7 liter running but it is making a strange noise. It is a slightly high pitch 'chirping' type noise at idle that sounds like it is coming from around the fan. It is rather annoying, but the car seems to idle fairly smooth. I will be buying a new 12 point tool to check the bolts on the fan tomorrow. Does this sound farmiliar to anyone? Could it be the belt? Could it be something internal? I am sure it will be hard to diagnose without hearing it. Any help is appreciated.

I recall having an alternator best that chirped. It slipped off too. I pulled it apart and the pulley had a dent in it. Replaced both parts and noise went away.

Hello,

Grab a bright flashlight and open your engine compartment hatch and try to really locate the exact location of the noise while the car is running.
After that, turn the car off and make a physical examination of the fan belt area to make sure that nothing has come loose or a stick, twig has not slid into a position that would make contact with something resulting in a high pitched noise.

It worked for me, something came loose and was rubbing against the fan...I was lucky, I hope you are too

Vysoc

Both of the alternator's mounting brackets are adjustable - make sure the crank and alternator pulleys are lined up

......stick some hose to your ear& listen up!