my engine makes a squealing noise when I start it up...

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01-18-2000, 06:12 AM

kiho

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my engine makes a squealing noise when I start it up...

Ever since I got my 25k maintanence it's been doing this, I think it might be from the cold weather (6 degrees f.), but I don't think it should be making noises. It lasts for about 5-10 minutes, and my clutch feels stiff, has anyone had these problems?

kiho
1999 1.8tqm

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01-18-2000, 06:38 AM

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Squelling noises for 1-2miles on moving. goes away after car is warm

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01-18-2000, 06:42 AM

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it's normal??happens for about 5- 10mins though...

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01-18-2000, 06:54 AM

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i DONNO - my 1st A4. Gearshift tight too - that happened in my probe as well though

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01-18-2000, 07:07 AM

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Without actually hearing the squealing...I suspect it may be a cold/loose alternator belt.

The extreme cold causes the belt to shrink a bit and it becomes loose and thus slips and cause the noise. Once the engine warms up, the belt expands and tightens back up the noise goes away.

If it only happens in the extreme cold I wouldn't worry about it, but if it is happening say above 30 F, I'd get it checked/tightened.

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