When I start my car in the morning there is a screeching noise as if a belt is slipping on my 1997 Acura Tl 2.5

SOURCE: I just bought my 2004 Acura TL 2 weeks ago. It

What you describe is consistant with a lifter not pumping up except at a little higher rpm, which would make sense. You have overhead cams, with hydrolic lifters. They pump up with oil. If you have one that is not fully "pumped", it will make a clicking noise when the camlobe moves it and it strikes the valve. This is not the only thing it could be...and maybe it is the tensioner, but if it is coming from the valve area....Also, your dealer should have a special stethescope so the mechanic can listen in spots, and move the pick-up to where the noise gets louder and make a better diagnosis.

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SOURCE: 2006 Acura TL revs high in the morning and makes

try replacing your idle control censer it is normal for a car to idle high for a short period when it is cold but only for about 60 seconds

SOURCE: ACURA TL 2007 HEAVY NOISE IN THE ENGINE FOR 4 5

There are two mechanical noises you will hear from an engine, lifter noise, wrist pin slap, and rod bearing noise. The only one that will go away, if at all, with engine warm-up, is lifter noise. All assuming of course, the noise is coming from the engine, and not any of the externally mounted accessories.
Have the oil changed, and continue to change every 2000-3000 miles with a good quality oil, maybe the lifter will clear itself. If it does, maintain the oil changes for the next few changes to assure it is cleaning out.
You might also try adding 1-2 pints Berrymen's Chemtool to the oil 200-300 miles before you plan to change the oil.

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SOURCE: replacing timing belt, water pump, on 2004 acura tl

My sincere apologies for the delayed response.
I have only been a free contributor to this site for the last 4-months.
I am personally going back to answer your unanswered questions.

I do not know if you still need this information, however I am answering it either way.

Click on the following direct Link. It has several Diagrams you will need for your Timing Belt replacement. Included are the Cover Bolt Locations, Tool Needed and Marks for your specific engine.
You may also want to Print out these Diagrams for future use.

Let me know if this helped, or if you have additional information or questions. Feel Free to contact me at FixYa.com!

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http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/2004/make/acura/model/tl/2004_acura_tl_timing_belt_diagram_marks.htm

SOURCE: acura 3.2 tl makes a noise when started in the morning in cold

that noise is 1 of your belts. there is 3 belts on it. and with the power steering noise I think it is your power steering belt needs to replaced or agjusted