new water pump whistling

[Chris Dyer]

I have the same problem w/my 5kcstq. It's been almost a year since replacing 
the water pump, so I've lived w/the whistle/squeal. Tell me what you find 
out cuz I'd be very interested.

It seems there was a discussion long ago that some pumps (those not made in 
germany) whistle/squeal, whereas german ones don't. Or maybe I'm making that 
up...


>From: Konstantin Bogach <Konstantin.Bogach at msdw.com>
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: new water pump whistling
>Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 17:02:37 -0500
>
>Hi list.
>
>I changed timing belt, all other belts, cam and crank seals,  idler
>pulley,   water pump and lifters today.   Terrible noise from lifters
>disappeared! But now I hear  whistle  from water pump.  How I know that
>is water pump?  I changed tension of the timing belt and when I make it
>higher whistle becomes more intensive. Lower tension - less intensive
>whistling.
>I also used stetoscope.
>I thought that the grease is laid not evenly (new pump) but after
>driving 2 hours whistle stays.  I did not hear such noise before, but
>old lifters were so loud that I am not sure now.
>
>Anybody had somthing similar?  I bought pump from Parts Connection, new,
>$44.
>
>I will appreciate your input.
>
>Konstantin Bogach.
>200tq 89.
><< Konstantin.Bogach.vcf >>

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