"Pop`" wrote in message
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If you happen to still be reading: You do indeed have a belt; it's worn
out. The belt is small, and is inside the end of the motor housing. Pull
it apart and you'll see it. I'll bet it's completely worn out.

Pop

The same conclusion that he came to when he pulled the cover off, as he
posted a while ago.