MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: squealing noise
Post by: bowkes7 on January 29, 2015, 07:52:19 pm

when i start the car there is a squealing noise coming from the engine, this lasts for about 10 mins then goes away. anyone got any ideas, timing belts sticking, water pump thanks guys

Title: Re: squealing noise
Post by: bowkes7 on January 30, 2015, 04:20:24 pm

anyone

Title: Re: squealing noise
Post by: dansmith180 on January 30, 2015, 04:24:19 pm

Test the aux belt first, it took my mechanic friend 2 mins to remove and then run the engine and see if it still squeals.

If it still does then its probably the cambelt tensioner (like mine)

Is it a squeak or is it a loud squeal? Like a fan belt.

Title: Re: squealing noise
Post by: cooljimy84 on January 30, 2015, 05:02:34 pm

clutch on the alternator ?